There are many things that can go wrong at work. But as far as your health and safety goes, your employer has to protect you and tell you about health and safety issues that may affect you. Workplace risk factors include but are not limited to chemicals, biological agents, physical factors, adverse ergonomic conditions, allergens, and psychosocial factors.

From making sure there are enough first-aid resources to minimizing potential risks at all costs, these are the least employees can do. And if not, the chances are they will get busted on the r/OSHA subreddit, which is entirely dedicated to reminding people to stay safe at work. Borrowing its name from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the community's description says “Safety First!” and its 745k members mean it.

So let’s see what kind of workplace disasters waiting to happen they came up with right below and make sure to check out our previous posts on r/OSHA here and here.

#2

Sometimes You Just Got To Get Er’ Done!

Sometimes You Just Got To Get Er’ Done!

chylin73 Report

#3

Just Started As The Safety Guy Of A New Plant. We've Got A Little Ways To Go...

Just Started As The Safety Guy Of A New Plant. We've Got A Little Ways To Go...

dongbroker Report

Previously, Bored Panda reached out to the moderator -eDgAR- who was happy to share some insights on the r/OSHA community. The mod said that the online community is meant to be lighthearted, where everyone can come for a laugh at how ridiculous some people can be.

"It's not meant to be a place for serious discussions about safety, although oftentimes comments can actually get into great analysis about the issues shown in posts, which is great," they commented. However, unlike other subreddits, "we don't get a crazy amount of posts and have seen days with only a handful of posts. If you're one of the lucky first, chances are you'll get to the top," -eDgAR- explained.

#4

No Health And Safety Back In The Day. Guy Painting Blackpool Tower In The UK

No Health And Safety Back In The Day. Guy Painting Blackpool Tower In The UK

Djblue23 Report

#5

Not Sure What This Is Warning Against, But It Looks Bad!

Not Sure What This Is Warning Against, But It Looks Bad!

elquesogrande1 Report

#6

If Only There Was Some Indication That This Door Shouldn’t Be Blocked. Have A Lowes Safe Day!

If Only There Was Some Indication That This Door Shouldn’t Be Blocked. Have A Lowes Safe Day!

Boydapalooza Report

#7

Welcome Time Traveler, Thank You For Sharing Your Futuristic Technology With Us

Welcome Time Traveler, Thank You For Sharing Your Futuristic Technology With Us

KotAufmBrot Report

Foxxy (The Original)
Community Member
2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too bad if a spark hit the paper and lit it on fire. Your whole face could get burnt.

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#8

What Not To Do

What Not To Do

Superpilotdude Report

Dee on bikes
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No chips, heavy surface rust on the machine surface. I wonder how long that mill has been out of service.

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#9

Good Luck With Troubleshooting

Good Luck With Troubleshooting

KotAufmBrot Report

#10

This Is Up To Code Right?

This Is Up To Code Right?

hellbent54 Report

#11

What Is The Name Of This Stacking Game?

What Is The Name Of This Stacking Game?

KotAufmBrot Report

#12

Ken And Barbie Are Gonna Look A Lot Less Nice When They Land On Their Faces

Ken And Barbie Are Gonna Look A Lot Less Nice When They Land On Their Faces

snbrd512 Report

#13

Should We Tell Them?

Should We Tell Them?

Superpilotdude Report

#14

The Dog Leash Is Safe. Promise

The Dog Leash Is Safe. Promise

LordSandrake Report

Friday
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He gets the frisbee if he’s a good boy!

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#15

Better Call Todd

Better Call Todd

stonkinverser Report

Sonja
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hi Todd, I think you might come here...

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#16

Mobile Ground For Your Ground Wire

Mobile Ground For Your Ground Wire

Crazed_Archivist Report

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#17

Boss Said It Was “Balanced”

Boss Said It Was “Balanced”

FieryNipSlip Report

Leo Domitrix
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Every day an adventure" said no safety inspector ever.

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#19

The Asphalt Being Rolled At The Telladaga Speedway. 1969

The Asphalt Being Rolled At The Telladaga Speedway. 1969

Browndog888 Report

#21

Warming Up Some Gelled Diesel

Warming Up Some Gelled Diesel

Urgullibl Report

Sonja
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

auch...seems painfull for everybody in perimeter 300m

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#22

Just Trying To Get Something Unstuck

Just Trying To Get Something Unstuck

JakesFriendsBrother Report

#23

Planting Trees...

Planting Trees...

infinitelolipop Report

#25

Leaning On The Everlasting Arms

Leaning On The Everlasting Arms

yurnotsoeviltwin Report

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#27

I Wouldnt Do This For A Milloin Euros

I Wouldnt Do This For A Milloin Euros

bruufd Report

#28

The Only Fire Alarm In The Building

The Only Fire Alarm In The Building

madplink Report

#29

Somebody Is Getting Fired Today

Somebody Is Getting Fired Today

mickeysantacruz Report

TotalPotterhead
Community Member
2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was going to be easy, they said. It will be a fun job, they said

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#30

Who Knows What Happens If Liquid Aluminum Hits Water And Oil? None Of My Coworkers

Who Knows What Happens If Liquid Aluminum Hits Water And Oil? None Of My Coworkers

WorldOfGiants Report

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