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Article created by: Gabija Palšytė

If you’re not new to Bored Panda, you probably know what big fans we all are here of OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration)-related content.

Numerous times we've covered the legendary subreddit OSHA which has set out on a mission to educate people about staying safe at work by showing what incidents lurk around the corner. Check it out here, here and here!

Now, this entertaining Facebook group titled “Looks Like An OSHA Violation But Ok” is a great addition to the educational efforts to remind people that staying safe at work should be the utmost priority!

Home to 492.1K members, the group describes itself as “a place to share images and stories of the most egregious OSHA violations, and other maybe-not-the-best-idea situations.” Scroll down through the batch of examples below!

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#1

Construction workers ignoring OSHA safety regulations using a grinder while catching sparks on a piece of wood.

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    Two workers on a scissor lift elevated above a pool, ignoring OSHA safety regulations in an indoor setting.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #3

    Truck overloaded with unsecured cargo, showing disregard for OSHA safety regulations on a public highway.

    When you have an ample supply of ratchet straps but don’t have an extra $250 for the bigger truck.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #4

    Tangled electrical wires on a street pole showing disregard for OSHA safety regulations and hazardous setup.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #5

    Electrical panel with bolt cutters causing fire damage on wall, showing disregard for OSHA safety regulations.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #6

    Man standing dangerously on a damaged ladder over a railing ignoring OSHA safety regulations while working on wall repairs.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #7

    Construction worker in a lifted excavator bucket bypassing OSHA safety regulations on a ladder outside a building.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #8

    Four workers covered in wet cement inside a construction pit ignoring OSHA safety regulations at a job site.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #9

    Man elevated on scissor lift held by forklift inside warehouse showing disregard for OSHA safety regulations.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #10

    Red first aid kit with a padlock on the handle, illustrating people ignoring OSHA safety regulations to access supplies.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #11

    Industrial boiler glowing red hot inside a facility, showing a clear OSHA safety regulations violation.

    Boiler in a building

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #12

    Car dangerously lifted unsafely in a garage showing disregard for OSHA safety regulations during vehicle repair.

    Oops

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #13

    Three men bypassing OSHA safety regulations by lowering a worker into a pit using makeshift cloth support at a construction site.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #14

    Man balancing unsafely on a toy rocker over a pool using a ladder inside a wooden cabin ignoring OSHA safety regulations.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #15

    Small car flipped upside down in parking lot next to other vehicles, illustrating disregard for OSHA safety regulations.

    Concrete slab on water well washed off! Car was parked on the slab

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #16

    Urinal mounted high on wall with climbing holds below it in tiled bathroom showing ignoring OSHA safety regulations.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #17

    Tire patched with zip ties showing a creative disregard for OSHA safety regulations in an outdoor setting.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #18

    Improvised electrical plug connection using a multi-tool, ignoring OSHA safety regulations in a risky DIY setup.

    Electrical… Approved!

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #19

    Car with wood stove inside and chimney venting through roof, ignoring OSHA safety regulations on a snowy road.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #20

    Man using an angle grinder on metal pipe without OSHA safety gear in a cluttered garage workspace.

    So my dad it’s cutting some exhaust pipe. Just another day at the shop

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #21

    Worker suspended unsafely by crane on roadside sign installation, ignoring OSHA safety regulations and workplace safety standards.

    OSHA violations Vacation in Greece edition

    Filippos Perelas Report

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    #22

    Workers on unstable wooden scaffolding ignoring OSHA safety regulations while painting a house exterior.

    Slav OSHA violation

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #23

    Old propane tank placed dangerously close to an open flame grill, ignoring OSHA safety regulations risks.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #24

    Yellow emergency phone station covered and taped with sign warning no emergency phone installed, ignoring OSHA safety regulations outdoors.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #25

    Workers using tall ladders to build a large structure, ignoring OSHA safety regulations in an industrial setting.

    USS Macon construction in 1906

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #26

    Two workers disregarding OSHA safety regulations while working on heavy machinery in a construction site setting.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #27

    Black car strapped unsafely on flatbed behind truck on highway showing people ignoring OSHA safety regulations.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #28

    Man climbing a tall ladder leaning on a tiled roof next to a van, ignoring OSHA safety regulations in a risky setup.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #29

    Emergency stop button on the ground near a wall, showcasing disregard for OSHA safety regulations in a work setting.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #30

    Improvised sink setup ignoring OSHA safety regulations with broken faucet and makeshift support in a worn-down bathroom area.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #31

    Construction worker balancing on narrow planks high above the ground, ignoring OSHA safety regulations at a building site.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #32

    Worker crouching under an awkwardly installed bathtub, ignoring OSHA safety regulations during bathroom renovation.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #33

    Man standing in floodwater wearing plastic bags on legs while plugging cable into electrical outlet ignoring OSHA safety regulations

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #34

    Man balancing on stacked tables and a ladder to reach a light fixture, ignoring OSHA safety regulations in a risky setup.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #35

    Overloaded power strip with tangled wires and exposed insulation, ignoring OSHA safety regulations in a construction setting

    Temporary wiring of new office lights, and this was done by a person who just renewed his electrical license.

    James Mckinney Report

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    #36

    Ladder propping up a wooden deck post outside a house, ignoring OSHA safety regulations for support.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #37

    Person climbing a tall stacked display of fireworks inside a warehouse ignoring OSHA safety regulations.

    This is perfectly safe

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #38

    Man disregarding OSHA safety regulations, hanging from excavator claw while working on concrete pavement outdoors.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #39

    Unsafe makeshift ladder with metal rods protruding from c*****d wall, ignoring OSHA safety regulations at a construction site.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #40

    Electrical wires improperly strung through a door frame showing disregard for OSHA safety regulations.

    Found in someone’s house

    Jake Greencorn Report

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    #41

    Two workers in safety vests repairing an airplane engine ignoring OSHA safety regulations at an airport.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #42

    Man ignoring OSHA safety regulations standing on ladder balanced on table and cinder blocks outside a house.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #43

    Poorly welded metal joint with visible gaps and weak construction, showing disregard for OSHA safety regulations.

    I love welding

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #44

    Rusty handrail welded with uneven metal beads overlooking a large dam and rocky landscape ignoring OSHA safety regulations.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #45

    Construction workers using an excavator bucket as a makeshift safety solution, ignoring OSHA safety regulations.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #46

    Worker ignoring OSHA safety regulations while manually handling heavy equipment near a forklift outdoors.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #47

    Man lifting a skid steer on construction machinery bucket ignoring OSHA safety regulations at a job site.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #48

    Worker balancing on stilts atop a ladder inside a construction site ignoring OSHA safety regulations.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #49

    Ceiling fan covered in thick dust and mold, showing disregard for OSHA safety regulations in a neglected indoor setting.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #50

    Worker ignoring OSHA safety regulations using a ladder supported by a van to access a house window.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #51

    Unsafe vehicle stacking on a trailer with no OSHA safety regulation compliance during transport on a road.

    Car jenga with blue tooth straps!!!

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #52

    Complex copper pipe setup in a utility room showing a blatant disregard for OSHA safety regulations and practical use.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #53

    Person dangerously standing on a propane tank, ignoring OSHA safety regulations to reach a high appliance panel.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #54

    Car towing setup showing rusty trailer hitch fix, highlighting people ignoring OSHA safety regulations in creative ways.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #55

    Hand holding a hammer with a taped broken head, showing a disregard for OSHA safety regulations in a workshop.

    This hammer i found at work

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    #56

    Man on unstable ladder repairs roof on brick house ignoring OSHA safety regulations and risking injury.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #57

    Shopping carts blocking a fire exit door, ignoring OSHA safety regulations and fire safety warnings at a commercial building.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #58

    Pickup truck bed repurposed as a backyard pool, showing creative disregard for OSHA safety regulations.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #59

    Exposed electrical outlet with a plugged-in cord and damaged wall, showcasing disregard for OSHA safety regulations.

    This is how they have their fridge plugged in no box at all. Old tube and cloth wire.

    Geoff Gendron Report

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    #60

    Red emergency alarm partially covered with tape, illustrating disregard for OSHA safety regulations on a worksite.

    Breakaway glass replaced with masking tape

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #61

    Large pothole in pavement with a fallen traffic cone inside, illustrating disregard for OSHA safety regulations.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #62

    Two men ignoring OSHA safety regulations while using a ladder on a sloped house roof without proper precautions.

    Should be ok

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #63

    Unstable suspended spiral staircase between buildings showing blatant disregard for OSHA safety regulations.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #64

    Pickup truck towing overloaded trailer secured with netting, ignoring OSHA safety regulations on a busy highway.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #65

    Industrial heater insecurely hung from ceiling beams with yellow straps, ignoring OSHA safety regulations in a warehouse setting.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #66

    Yellow ladder precariously balanced indoors near a bar, ignoring OSHA safety regulations in a makeshift construction setup.

    This was me, installing a lighting rig for a WWE style wrestling event

    Timothy Wyckoff Report

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    #67

    Ladder precariously leaning at sharp angle inside gym, showing disregard for OSHA safety regulations during work setup.

    Looks like an OSHA violation but ok Report

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    #68

    Thumb up next to a c*****d and poorly repaired industrial pipe illustrating disregard for OSHA safety regulations.

    Piping from the 1930s. Ammonia plant.

    Tyson Neuenschwander Report

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