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29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part. (a) Holstein & Sons Roofing: On or about November 3, 2016, and time prior, at the worksite, a safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addressed the following basic elements: 1. Management Commitment and Leadership A. Policy statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees. B. Program Reviewed Annually. C. Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meetings. D. Adequate commitment of resources. E. Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations. F. Management observations of safety rules. 2. Assignment of Responsibility A. Safety designee on site, knowledgeable, and accountable. B. Supervisors' (including foremen) safety and health responsibilities understood. C. Employees adherence to safety rules. 3. Identification and Control of Hazards A. Periodic site inspection program involving supervisors. B. Preventive controls in place (PPE, Maintenance, Engineering Controls). C. Action taken to address hazards. D. Safety Committee, where appropriate. E. Technical reference materials available. 4. Training and Education A. Supervisors receive basic safety and health training. B. Specialized training taken when needed. C. Existence of an employee training program, which is on going and effective. 5. Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis A. Records maintained of employee illnesses/injuries, and posted. B. Supervisors perform incident investigations, determine causes, and propose corrective action. C. Injuries, near misses, and illnesses are evaluated for trends, similar causes; corrective action initiated. 6. First Aid and Medical Assistance A. First aid supplies and medical services available. B. Employees informed of medical results. C. Emergency procedures and training, where necessary. Holstein & Sons Roofing was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard Duty to have fall protection, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1005249, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on February 26, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at St. Marks Church in Saint Albans, WV.