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29 CFR 1910.30(a)(3): (3) The employer must train each employee in at least the following topics: -- The nature of the fall hazards in the work area and how to recognize them [per 29 CFR 910.30(a)(3)(i)]; - The procedures to be followed to minimize those hazards [per 29 CFR 1910.30(a)(3)(ii)]; - The correct procedures for installing, inspecting, operating, maintaining, and disassembling the personal fall protection systems that the employee uses [per 29 CFR 1910.30(a)(3)(iii)]; and - The correct use of personal fall protection systems and equipment specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, including, but not limited to, proper hook-up, anchoring, and tie-off techniques, and methods of equipment inspection and storage, as specified by the manufacturer [per 29 CFR1910.30(a)(3)(iv)]. On or about April 7, 2020, the employer failed to ensure that each of the segments of the fall protection training it provided to employees were presented by a qualified person with sufficient knowledge of workplace-specific fall hazards (for requirements listed above) and feasible prevention/protection methods for those areas and tasks the personnel was expected to work at and perform. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d). Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).