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29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not train each employee who were subject to exposure to lead at or above the action level on any day, or who were subject to exposure to lead compounds which may cause skin or eye irritation (e.g., lead arsenate, lead azide) in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.62 and the employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program: a) On or about November 16, 2023, K.L.F. Enterprises, Inc. did not provide information and training on the health hazards of lead (in accordance with the provisions of HCS and paragraph (l)(1)(i) of this section); the specific nature of operations which could result in exposure; the purpose, selection, fitting, use and limitations of respirators; the purpose of the medical surveillance program and the engineering controls and work practices associated with the employee's work. During structural demolition of a building located at 2615 Washington St., Waukegan, IL 60085, the foreman was operating an excavator, holding a structural beam in the excavator's grapples, while two co-workers were using an oxy-acetylene torch to cut a structural beam that had been painted with paint containing up to 0.15% lead. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.