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29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):"Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems. Hector Hernandez dba Town City Construction does not require the use of fall protection during roofing operations. This violation was most recently observed on June 24, 2022, at a residential re-roofing project located at 516 Old Sleigh Lane, Appleton, Wisconsin. Employees were exposed to falls hazards of 8 feet 10 inches and greater while tearing off old roofing materials and installing new asphalt shingles without their harnesses being connected to lifelines.