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29 CFR 1926.62(l)(2): The employer did not ensure that each employee was trained in the elements listed in paragraphs (i) through (viii) of this section: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not train each employee on the following: -The content of this standard and its appendices; -The specific nature of the operations which could result in exposure to lead above the action level; -The purpose, proper selection, fitting, use, and limitations of respirators; -The purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program, and the medical removal protection program including information concerning the adverse health effects associated with excessive exposure to lead (with particular attention to the adverse reproductive effects on both males and females and hazards to the fetus and additional precautions for employees who are pregnant); -The engineering controls and work practices associated with the employee's job assignment including training of employees to follow relevant good work practices described in Appendix B of this section; -The contents of any compliance plan in effect; -Instructions to employees that chelating agents should not routinely be used to remove lead from their bodies and should not be used at all except under the direction of a licensed physician; and -The employee's right of access to records under 29 CFR 1910.20. a) 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.