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29 CFR 1926.62(e)(2)(i): The employer did not establish and implement a written compliance program to achieve compliance with 29 CFR 1926.62(c) prior to commencement of the job: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not establish and implement a written compliance program to achieve compliance with 29 CFR 1926.62(c) prior to commencement of the job. a) On or about March 15, 2017, employees performed air arcing and torch burning to remove existing bearings on a steel bridge structure that had lead present in the coatings of the structure. b) On March 29, 2017, an employee performed air arcing on a lead-coated steel bridge structure to remove welds holding bearings in place while a second employee assisted. Employees were exposed to airborne concentrations of lead during this activity ranging from 19-157 ug/m3. Written plans for these compliance programs shall include at least the following: · A description of each activity in which lead is emitted; e.g. equipment used, material involved, controls in place, crew size, employee job responsibilities, operating procedures and maintenance practices; · A description of the specific means that will be employed to achieve compliance and, where engineering controls are required engineering plans and studies used to determine methods selected for controlling exposure to lead; · A report of the technology considered in meeting the PEL; · Air monitoring data which documents the source of lead emissions; · A detailed schedule for implementation of the program, including documentation such as copies of purchase orders for equipment, construction contracts, etc.; · A work practice program which includes items required under paragraphs (g), (h) and (i) of this section and incorporates other relevant work practices such as those specified in paragraph (e)(5) of this section; · An administrative control schedule required by paragraph (e)(4) of this section, if applicable; · A description of arrangements made among contractors on multi-contractor sites with respect to informing affected employees of potential exposure to lead and with respect to responsibility for compliance with this section as set-forth in 1926.16; · Other relevant information. 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.