Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8m) or more above lower level was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: At this work site, workers were observed on a 8:12-pitched residential roof, approximately 12 feet, 8 inches to 14 feet, 8 inches eave to ground level, installing new roof shingles, and were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. Workers were exposed to a potential fall hazard. Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).