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29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not train each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards to enable them to recognize fall hazards and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards: a. Site - On or about June 23, 2016, employees exposed to a fall hazard are not provided with fall protection training from the employer. The employer routinely fails to assure effective protection against falls as required by the standard, as demonstrated on June 23, 2016, when employees exposed to a fall hazard are not provided with fall protection training from the employer at 5 Longfellow Drive, Bethlehem, NH 03574. Ken Stanley and Gwen Lancey DBA G.L. A Plus Exteriors previously committed a serious violation of this standard on October 10, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 14 Tri City Road, Somersworth, NH 03878 which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1000071. Ken Stanley DBA A+ Roofing previously committed a serious violation of a similar standard on June 12, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 481 High Street, Somersworth, NH 03878 which was contained in OSHA inspection number 980629. Ken Stanley DBA A+ Roofing previously committed a serious violation of this standard on January 6, 2004, with respect to a workplace located at 338 Route 4, Northwood, NH 03261 which was contained in OSHA inspection number 306944810. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all employees are adequately trained in regards to fall hazards. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including and explanation of how these steps protect employees from fall hazards.