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29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that at least the following Lead hazards were communicated to employee(s): reproductive/developmental toxicity; central nervous system effects; kidney effects; blood effects; and acute toxicity effects. W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not ensure that at least the following Lead hazards were communicated to employees: reproductive/developmental toxicity; central nervous system effects; kidney effects; blood effects; and acute toxicity effects. a) On or about March 15, 2017, employees performed air arcing and torch burning on a lead-coated steel bridge 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. 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.