“Safety First!”: This Online Group Is Dedicated To The Dumbest Work Safety Examples, Here Are 50 Of The Worst (New Pics)
What happens when people start to pretend they’re immortal? Not just any people, but those who work in potentially dangerous or even hazardous circumstances. Think of construction workers, crane operators, bridge painters… disregarding the most basic health and safety regulations. Or maybe, even worse, having to work under such conditions due to their apathetic employers.
Nothing good comes out of this, let me tell you. The legendary subreddit OSHA has set out on a mission to educate people about staying safe at work by showing what incidents lurk around the corner. It also has a touch of humor, so it’s not all that serious, but one thing is clear: “Safety First!” people!
Scroll down through our new batch of selections from the community and be sure to check out our previous features on OSHA here, here and here.
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New Job. The Guy Showing Me What To Do Climbs Into A 2500 Gallon Mixer To Clean It
There's no lock out tag out and nothing about the confined space. I told him they can fire me if they expect me to climb in there
In Case Of Emergency: Just Pass Away Lmao
Where are you actually allowed to keep drugs in a work first aid kit though- everywhere I've worked you aren't even allowed to ask a colleague for paracetamol from their personal bag! If you require drugs for a work place accident you have to wait for an ambulance :)
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If there is karma, the person who installed the lock (or ordered it) is about to have an accident which renders them unconscious.
I can guarantee that at my workplace, someone with a security fetish would be back on the job market.
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Ah, part of the Republican health care plan that was to replace Obamacare, otherwise known as the "Just die already" plan!
Yeah . . . it sucks, but I get it. The first aid boxes in my husband's shop are always close to empty from people stealing. He's got his own little supply of bandaids etc tucked away because of that.
I hate companies tht do this. I was bleeding bad one day and they expected me to go find a supervisor to open that thing.....WHO didnt go home that day?? Not I
The sad part is people steal these if they can be easily accessed. This is an a*****e move, but also unfortunately necessary.
We have an AED in the office (heart defibrillator) and there is an app in the city where you can find the closest one to you if you have someone in cardiac arrest. They actually had to have a meeting (basically all for the secretary) that if someone comes in for the device to just give it to them and not give them a hard time. If they didn't say that I could definitely see this lady refusing it to someone because "its ours" meanwhile their buddy dies outside.
No, in the USA this would at minimum be a huge OSHA violation, in some areas a prosecutable crime. Let's lighten up on the US, 'k? It's getting old and played. And I know y'all wanna be seen as edgy and cool, yes?
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But combination locks are SO notoriously easy to open quickly 🤣🤣🤣 Band-Aids > employees' lives
I can partially understand, there were a lot of those at where I work but always empty because people kept stealing from it, than complained about it being empty and then stole from it again. Then teamleaders were provided with all the emergency stuff to prevent people stealing it. So yeah, it's terrible in a way, yet maybe the only option to have the emergency stuff in there.
I get this though. People just randomly help themselves and don't tell anyone otherwise. That said, I think there are better solutions.
Part of the blame for this monumental stupidity lies with the assholes who kept stealing supplies from the EMERGENCY first aid station.
I understand that this is probably to prevent theft of supplies (which speaks volumes in itself) but I wonder how many people know the combination... hopefully many different people do, or heaven help the injured person when Nancy the HR wonk who knows the combination is on maternity leave.
It's a shame that the box is locked, and it's probably locked as people would take items for their home use. It's expensive to have supplies, Im sure there are several people that have a key to the lock for emergencies.
And all trained First Aid personnel will have the code for the lock. It ensures that the equipment is all there when it is needed. It also prevents untrained people administering aid that they shouldn't be giving as that could not only cause damaged but create legal problems. People who've had their lives saved have been known to sue the person that saved them.
These boxes contain bandages. You don't need to be "trained personnel" to use a simple bandage.
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I Used To Work At An Auto Shop, This Was One Of The Lifts For Vehicles
Every employer’s duty is to provide a work environment for its employees that’s up to date and in compliance with state and local regulations. That means that most often, employers and HR rely upon the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue guidance. Another important source of rules and guidance for companies is the ones issued by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and any of its state divisions, like Cal/OSHA.
Hope The Fire Isn’t Too Big
The Ladders Are Ratchet Strapped Together
How Many Companies Do This Lol?
Good to see the worksite is still living in the dark ages, assuming wearing pink makes you less of a man.
Every year, OSHA unveils the Top 10 OSHA violations. The most recent list was announced on Oct. 12, 2021 during the 2021 NSC Safety Congress & Expo event in Orlando, Florida, and unsurprisingly, this list hardly changes. This may feel like a broken record that keeps on playing, but it’s still vital to proactively identify hazards and train employees to work safely and minimize risks at all times.
Come With Me, And You'll Be, In A World Of OSHA Violations
Son of the soil there looks like he’s never read a safety code book in his life.
Contractor In Our Company
By Counting The Rings You Can Determine This Tire Is Too Old
For the mind-blowing 11th year in a row, Fall Protection – General Requirements maintained its No. 1 position. Fall Protection, 1926.501 has been the number one most cited violation for years even though the fall protection standard is designed to prevent falls. According to statistics, it accounts for just about 40 percent of deaths in the construction industry. This suggests that the majority of fall accidents happen on residential work sites.
A Truck That Barely Strapped On Its Cargo
Hate To Be The Guy To Ruin A 13 Year Safety Streak
I’m A Fan Of Leaning Towers
To prevent fall injuries and fatalities, it is critical that employers supply their workers with guardrail systems, safety net systems or personal fall arrest systems when working at heights. In addition to just providing proper fall protection, the employer is also responsible for ensuring that all employees are trained on how to properly use fall protection and know when to use it.
The Ascension
When Your Breaker Keeps Tripping
The amount of time it took to find and stack those bricks (plus balance the box on top) might have been better spent actually securing the box.
When You're The New Guy And There's Not Enough Room In The Truck
As for OSHA’s top 10 list, the notable changes in 2021 included Hazard Communication (No. 5) falling three spots from its 2020 ranking of No. 2; Ladders (No. 3) rising two spots from No. 5 in 2020; and Powered Industrial Trucks (No. 9) falling two spots from No. 7 the previous year.
The deputy director of OSHA'S Directorate of Enforcement Programs, Patrick Kapust, urges employers and workers to review this list of violations and assess their own workplace. “Employers need to make sure their employees are protected. The Top 10 tells us what OSHA is finding over and over again on a routine basis. Employers, use the list as a tool to assess your own workplace,” Kapust said.
Safety Warning In A Hospital
I don't have arm rest guards on my manual wheelchair and have never had this happen. You've got to be very stupid and bendy to be able to do this!
Ladder To Hell, I'ma Right?
Are those coffin carrier dancers on the balcony? I'm wondering if that's a humorous photoshop
Been Nervously Watching These Two Maniac Roofers On Ladders Across The Street While Working From Home Today
There's A Story Behind Every Sign
Who Needs Ladders?
I Think This Belongs Here
Its A Technical Term
That’s Sure Not Going To Roll Sideways Anywhere
Partner Walked Right On It And Fell Through It
Was the unexplained green paper not clear enough of a caution sign?
It Works Till It Doesn't
I once saw a question, "Why some plugs have holes on the prongs?" Now I know why.
Lemme Squeeze Right In There
Contracting In A Building In Melbourne, We Had A Fire Alarm Test This Morning And These Bins Appeared Around An Hour Later
Nothing To See Here. Move Along
Damn that boy stupid and brave. Homie gonna crush you if you let go lol
The Way My Sister's Husband Manage His House's Electricity
Every Problem Can Be Resolved With A Finite Amount Of Chairs
Just A Little Boost To Reach This Gas Station Roof
Gotta Make Sure That Ladder Is Extra Secure
And if he drops it and it goes through a windscreen or someone drives over it you know he’ll be blaming everyone else.
In Case Of Fire, Grab A Sword And Don't Let The Monsters Escape
Looks Safe And Secure
Clogged Dryer Vent, Only Removed Cover, Didn't Pull Any Lint Out Yet
Walked Past This Today
3 Points Of Contact At All Times
Driving Behind A Commercial Pickup Truck With No Bed Door Carrying Unsecured Loose Debris
It's a multi-lane highway, can't you move around it? I know I wouldn't be staying behind it - but I've seen Final Destination.
Step Ladders Are Overrated
Pour Yourself A Coffee, There's A Bit To Digest Here
Tell The Firefighters To Bring Their Chainsaw
It’s poorly maintained and probably against the law to leave a tree growing through it. However, nobody is in danger here. It’s a valve for a sprinkler system and the fire department would only need to turn it off (not on) once the fire was under control. They also have to be chained up by law (it’s chained up into an ON position to make the sprinklers work).
Many Bad Things Are Happening Here
Another Day In The Military
Who Needs Fuses Anyway?
Minot North Dakota Goes Hard
I Guess That Will Do
Our Toolbox Sheets Come Pre-Filled Out. Everyone Is Fit For Duty, All The Time, No Matter What
How do we know this isn't just the first or last sheet of a stack, the example that shows how it should be filled out.
Who Needs To Strap Down A Load?
I remember when a guy carrying sheet metal slammed his brakes on (1970s UK) and it wasn't fastened down - went straight through the cab, cutting the 2 guys in there in half.
Installing Solar Panels. One Guy Has A Harness But Isn't Tied Off, The Other Has No Harness. The Rope Is For Attaching To The Panels, But Is So Long That The Panel Would Hit The Ground
Yeah roofers don’t live with the same rational fear of falling to their deaths like the rest of us ground people.
Check Insurance Before Hiring Contractor
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I remember going through health and safety courses in various things and wondering why they were telling us painfully obvious things. I guess this is list of reasons why.
It's also why we have all these rules for painfully obvious stuff. There's truly too many fools doing these kinds of stunts.
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Always Practice Fork Truck Safety On The Job! nukedroppe...d0f7de.jpg 
The electrical supervisor was explaining safety practices to the apprentice. The 2300 VAC switchgear had three exposed bus bars. It was inside a locked cage. He opened the cage, stepped in, and pointed to the energized bus bars. He told the apprentice to never touch anywhere within 1/2 inch of the exposed bar since the current could arc out to an exposed finger. To demonstrate, he touched near the bus bar. Sure enough, he got electrocuted. They could not get him back. I guess he emphasized his point well. The apprentice will never forget that lesson. Yes, double Darwin Award time!
Salaried Safety Specialist putting up the new safety slogan sign work-safe-...a10218.jpg 
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OSHA states that 40% of fatal falls happen at a height of 15 ft or less. It only takes a little bit of height to paralyze or kill, so just think twice before hanging decorations or doing a "real quick" DIY installation at home or work.
It's easy to laugh and point, but it's likely that the construction companies failed to give the workers safe/sufficient equipment. And if the workers refuse to do the job, they may not get paid, or could get fired (which is not an option for some people).
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My three reactions based on in order how often I said each to myself. #1. Is that it?. #2 you should work at my job. And least thought of the three #3 oh wow even we wouldn't do that. Fyi #3 is way lower than you may think.
After a quarter of a century in the US utility industry, and with all of the safety training I have had, this is the sort of thing that is funny-Funny-FUNNY… right up until the moment that it isn’t anymore. Please take personal safety very seriously. Please? I know this is a buzzkill, but it’s either that, or buy a nice suit for the next funeral you will be attending to say your goodbyes to a friend or colleague.
I sat through many safety seminars over my working life, always full of pictures like this. I really should have given this on a miss, I didn't need to feel that anxiety again.
I'm still traumatized by the safety video I watched before they'd let me in the student machine shop in college. I think the fools in these pix needed to watch it.
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As Mike Rowe of "Dirty Jobs" said, "Safety isn't Job One. Getting the job done is Job One."
As an electrician, i really hate ladders in general. And i never like to stand on the top of it.
Looking at all of these gave me hives. And made me think of the many times my supervisors would tell me I was 'fine' to work in situations similar to these.
I remember going through health and safety courses in various things and wondering why they were telling us painfully obvious things. I guess this is list of reasons why.
It's also why we have all these rules for painfully obvious stuff. There's truly too many fools doing these kinds of stunts.
Load More Replies... Always Practice Fork Truck Safety On The Job! nukedroppe...d0f7de.jpg
The electrical supervisor was explaining safety practices to the apprentice. The 2300 VAC switchgear had three exposed bus bars. It was inside a locked cage. He opened the cage, stepped in, and pointed to the energized bus bars. He told the apprentice to never touch anywhere within 1/2 inch of the exposed bar since the current could arc out to an exposed finger. To demonstrate, he touched near the bus bar. Sure enough, he got electrocuted. They could not get him back. I guess he emphasized his point well. The apprentice will never forget that lesson. Yes, double Darwin Award time!
Salaried Safety Specialist putting up the new safety slogan sign work-safe-...a10218.jpg
they did not mop the floor as a training example to his replacement electricia...0a4597.jpg
OSHA states that 40% of fatal falls happen at a height of 15 ft or less. It only takes a little bit of height to paralyze or kill, so just think twice before hanging decorations or doing a "real quick" DIY installation at home or work.
It's easy to laugh and point, but it's likely that the construction companies failed to give the workers safe/sufficient equipment. And if the workers refuse to do the job, they may not get paid, or could get fired (which is not an option for some people).
Am here to say a big thank you to this man who help me with his powerful spell to bring back my ex who left me for someone else , thank you my ex is back to me , if you want his help you can email him: greatmutaba@ gmail. com
My three reactions based on in order how often I said each to myself. #1. Is that it?. #2 you should work at my job. And least thought of the three #3 oh wow even we wouldn't do that. Fyi #3 is way lower than you may think.
After a quarter of a century in the US utility industry, and with all of the safety training I have had, this is the sort of thing that is funny-Funny-FUNNY… right up until the moment that it isn’t anymore. Please take personal safety very seriously. Please? I know this is a buzzkill, but it’s either that, or buy a nice suit for the next funeral you will be attending to say your goodbyes to a friend or colleague.
I sat through many safety seminars over my working life, always full of pictures like this. I really should have given this on a miss, I didn't need to feel that anxiety again.
I'm still traumatized by the safety video I watched before they'd let me in the student machine shop in college. I think the fools in these pix needed to watch it.
Load More Replies... As Mike Rowe of "Dirty Jobs" said, "Safety isn't Job One. Getting the job done is Job One."
As an electrician, i really hate ladders in general. And i never like to stand on the top of it.
Looking at all of these gave me hives. And made me think of the many times my supervisors would tell me I was 'fine' to work in situations similar to these.
