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29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Steep roofs. Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. The employer does not require the use of any form of fall protection during roofing work. This violation was most recently observed on August 14, 2024, at 4470 Ridge Road, Brooklyn, Ohio, where three employees were not protected from fall hazards of 30 feet or greater to the ground, while removing and installing roofing material on a roof with a pitch of 9/12. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that its employees performing roofing work are protected from falls, and that no employee is allowed onto a roof six feet or more above lower levels without adequate fall protection. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps they are taking to ensure compliance, including an explanation of how these steps protect its employees from fall hazards.