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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. On or about May 11, 2022, at a worksite located at 544 Cecilia St, Combined Locks, WI 54113, the employer did not ensure that employees conducting residential roofing operation were protected from fall hazards by the use of fall protection when they were exposed to falls of greater than nine feet. Lisandro Lucas was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard , which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1270381, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on May 2, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 4717 Chennault St, Bellevue, NE 68133.