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Article created by: Indrė Lukošiūtė

No matter what job you do, each workplace has its own work and safety requirements every employee has to follow without a second thought. For other health and safety regulations, the employer is responsible, as it makes sure no worker gets harmed while on duty, which might also make them eligible for compensation.

Some people, however, choose to play with luck and see where ignoring all they know about safety in the workplace will take them. As we may suspect, it won’t be far, and their safety violation cases will also land in this notorious corner of Reddit known as OSHA.

Created back in 2013, the community’s slogan reminds everyone of “Safety First,” something that the examples which get shared there totally lack. Below we selected some of the craziest posts shared on the OSHA subreddit, so scroll down. Also, be sure to check out our previous features with more OSHA content here, here and here.

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#1

Captain Ladder Has Arrived

Man standing on unstable ladders and wooden planks outside a house showing one of the worst work safety examples

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    Just A Small Jump And It'll Move Again, Nothing To Worry About Jim

    Elevator panel with a sign giving unsafe advice to jump if the elevator does not move, showcasing dumbest work safety examples.

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    #3

    Stairway To Heaven

    Person standing on a ladder precariously balanced on a wooden plank over stairs showing a dumbest work safety example.

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    #4

    Artif Anchor

    Two men on a narrow ledge outside a building showing one of the worst work safety examples in risky conditions.

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    #5

    Safety Suggestions Are Overrated, Guts And Sheer Will Suffice

    Worker climbing a ladder precariously placed between two rooftops, illustrating one of the dumbest work safety examples.

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    #6

    Just A Man On A Stack Of Pallets Raised By A Forklift Changing The Bulb On A Street Light

    Man standing on unstable wooden pallets stacked high, fixing a streetlight, highlighting worst work safety examples risks.

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    #7

    If It Gets Wet You Might Have To Buy A New One

    Life buoy locked in a cage by the water, illustrating one of the dumbest work safety examples in a safety fail setup.

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    #8

    A Signboard For The Blind Next To Bare Wire

    Blue tactile safety sign with braille mounted on a textured wall above a broken electrical outlet, highlighting work safety examples.

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    #9

    Padlocked Fire Exit During Office Renovation

    Exit door with a bright sign locked with a padlock and a note about secured door, illustrating poor work safety example.

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    #10

    Fixing An Ac Compressor On A Level 28 Ledge

    Man working unsafely on the edge of a high building ledge, illustrating dumbest work safety examples in real life.

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    #11

    Working Safely

    Forklift dangerously tilted inside warehouse under a safety banner, illustrating poor work safety examples and hazards.

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    #12

    Something Tells Me Y'all Might Appreciate The Acid Watering Can At My Work

    Green watering can labeled with acid written in marker placed next to chemical containers showing dumbest work safety examples.

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    #13

    If Only There Was Another Way To Get Up There

    Man standing unsafely on boxes on a scissor lift, illustrating dumbest work safety examples in an industrial setting.

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    #14

    Yeah

    Unsafe double stacking of large cardboard boxes in a warehouse despite clear work safety warning signs.

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    #15

    Someone Complained About Contractors Leaving A Hole Exposed Without Any Barriers. This Was Their Solution

    Improvised work safety example with a wooden board labeled hole covering a street trench at a construction site.

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    #16

    Living N The Edge

    Person standing unsafely on a step ladder in a busy restaurant kitchen, highlighting poor work safety examples.

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    #17

    3 Persons = 6 Feet; 6 Feet < 50 Feet. Looks Safe To Me

    Two people sitting inside a hazardous gas truck ignoring work safety rules, illustrating dumbest work safety examples.

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    #18

    This Is Safe? Right?

    Worker standing unsafely on a ladder balanced on heavy machinery, illustrating one of the dumbest work safety examples.

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    #19

    Don't Worry, I Won't

    Poor work safety example with unstable stacked boxes and a handwritten "DON'T TOUCH" sign in a warehouse setting.

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    #20

    Does The Operator Get Hazard Pay?

    Excavator dangerously balanced on narrow planks over construction site showing worst work safety examples.

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    #21

    No Expert, But This Doesn't Look Safe

    Exposed tangled wires and faulty wiring on an outdoor electrical panel showing poor work safety example.

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    #22

    I Don't Think This Is A Proper Use Of A Forklift

    Person sitting on a chair precariously lifted by forklift, demonstrating one of the worst work safety examples outdoors.

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    #23

    Introducing Donkey-Kong-Arcade-Level Scaffolding

    Construction worker standing unsafely on a precarious makeshift scaffold showing worst work safety examples outdoors.

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    #24

    Now I Know Why They Say These 6’ Ladders Are So Dangerous

    Worker on a precarious ladder without proper fall protection showing one of the worst dumbest work safety examples.

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    #25

    At Least They’re Wearing High-Vis Gear. Just Don’t Look Down

    Construction worker walking dangerously on narrow planks on scaffolding, highlighting dumbest work safety examples.

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    #26

    This Space Heater Is Definitely Not Causing Any Problems

    Portable heater placed dangerously close to damaged electrical outlet showing poor work safety example.

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    #27

    He Told Me, “The Boss Said This Is How We Always Do It”

    Worker standing on stacked pallets lifted by forklift inside warehouse showing worst work safety examples.

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    #28

    Labor Foreman Didn’t Feel Like Moving The Lift So This Is How He Wants Us To Unload

    Unsafe work safety example showing a person standing on a wooden board supported by unstable cinder blocks.

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    #29

    At Least The Load Was Secure For When The Truck Bed Complete Detaches

    Pickup truck parked on the street with bricks loaded unsafely, illustrating dumbest work safety examples.

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    #30

    The Truck Was Driving, For Maximum Power Washing Efficiency

    Man standing unsafely on a ladder placed on a vehicle, demonstrating one of the worst work safety examples.

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    #31

    That Should Do It

    Airplane wheel improperly secured with a single small chock, illustrating a dumb work safety example.

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    #32

    I’m Not Sure How Many Times I Have Told Coworkers This. Never Wear Gloves Near A Spindle Or A Belt

    Worn-out safety glove held by worker, illustrating poor work safety examples in hazardous environment.

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    #33

    Cigarettes And Gasoline

    Man lifting heavy trash bags near a gas pump at a Sunoco station, showing poor work safety example.

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    #34

    My Dad's Colleague Checking His Phone On The New Staircases They Built

    Man sitting unsafely on a narrow metal staircase frame at a construction site showing worst work safety examples.

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    #35

    For Rent 1500/Month

    Warehouse pallets stacked unsafely with cardboard boxes, illustrating poor work safety examples and risks in storage environments.

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    #36

    Wish I Could See The "Safe" Way They Pulled It Down

    Truck trailer stuck upright in a parking lot, illustrating one of the worst dumb work safety examples.

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    #37

    If Your Electric Box Doesn’t Have A Cover Just Use A Cardboard Box

    Electrical panel improperly blocked by cardboard box creating a work safety hazard in a poorly maintained room.

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    #38

    Sorry Boss The Cockpit Door Wouldn’t Open

    Two pilots climbing out the cockpit window of an airplane, illustrating dumb work safety examples at an airport.

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    #39

    Looks Good Boss

    Bathroom under construction with scaffolding blocking access, demonstrating one of the worst work safety examples.

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    #40

    Had New Gutters Installed. Came Home To This. Informed Them Not To Do That While On My Property And Sent Photo To Company

    Three construction workers on unstable ladders outside a house, illustrating poor work safety examples in an outdoor setting.




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