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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 was not 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. a) At the jobsite located at 845 N Country Club Drive Crystal River, FL 34429 , on or about 9/15/22, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that fall protection was not utilized while conducting roof steel panel installation operations at approximately 15 feet.