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29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury: (a) A.H. Sturgill Roofing, Inc. at 3232 Newmark Drive in Miamisburg, Ohio: On or about August 1, 2012, the employer did not ensure that its full time permanent employees, including managers, and temporary employees all received reasonable and necessary instruction specific to the recognition and avoidance of risk factors related to the development of heat-related illnesses such as, but not limited to heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat rash. i. Temporary employees had not been provided with detailed information related to the hazards, danger signs and symptoms, and methods of prevention associated with heat-related illnesses. ii. Permanent employees, including the foreman, had not received effective heat-related illness training as demonstrated by: a. An employee wearing dark clothing on a white, reflective work surface in direct sun conditions was not encouraged to change clothing or prevented from working under those conditions. b. A formalized work/rest regimen had not been developed or applied based on working conditions. c. An employee that was demonstrating signs of heat exhaustion (i.e. refusing to drink water, profuse sweating) was not immediately removed from the work environment and provided shade, water and medical attention. d. An acclimatization program had not been formalized and lacked the element of reduced time in elevated heat conditions.