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Article created by: Mantas Kačerauskas

Workplace safety is no joke. It’s a very serious issue that affects all of us, whether we’re working in construction or sitting cozily in a cubicle. Hazards like crumbling ceilings, frayed wires, and the scourge of humanity that is asbestos can make your day go from fine to horrible. However, there’s humor to be found even in risky and dangerous situations.

The r/OSHA subreddit, named after the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is dedicated to sharing lighthearted photos of people throwing work safety out the window. It’s all about having a bit of fun despite the obviously risky behavior the people in the images are engaging in (please don’t do what they do!). 

Upvote the photos that really got your heart racing and let us know if you’ve ever been in a similar situation, Pandas. Still in the mood to feel better about just how safe you feel at your job? When you’re done enjoying this list, we invite you to have a look through Bored Panda’s previous articles about the legendary subreddit, r/OSHA, right here, here, as well as here. Happy scrolling! Just make sure to hang on tight, the railing’s a bit wobbly.

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#1

I Hope A Little Humor Is Allowed… If Not Please Remove

Two workers in orange safety gear creating sparks with power tool while one dangerously tries to catch sparks with a bag in work safety fail.

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    Use Stares - Not Elevators

    Work safety example showing a sign with a typo saying "Use stares—Not elevators" humorously highlighted.

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    #3

    Newton's First Law Of Motion

    Truck crushed by large stone block falling from container, illustrating dumb work safety example involving inertia risk.

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    #4

    Break Time!

    Man lying dangerously on air conditioner units outside a high-rise building, illustrating dumbest work safety examples.

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    #5

    Either Way I'm Going To Die, At Least I Can Go Painlessly

    Man painting wall while tied to window bars with a rope, an example of the dumbest work safety fails.

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    #6

    Looks Like Art!

    Workers on a precarious wooden scaffold painting a house, illustrating some of the dumbest work safety examples.

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    #7

    There Has To Be A Better Way

    Worker standing in deep floodwater holding a pole near electrical transformers showing worst work safety examples.

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    #8

    Middle Easterners Know How To Party

    Unsafe work safety example showing a man riding a suspended excavator bucket between buildings on a ladder.

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    #9

    Scissor Factory Safety

    Cartoon showing a workplace safety fail with a supervisor high on a ladder to prevent running with scissors.

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    #10

    When You Don't Properly Secure Your Load

    A truck with lumber sticking out dangerously, illustrating one of the worst dumb work safety examples on the road.

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    #11

    Doesn’t Look Too Safe

    Child holding hammer dangerously near finger in a poorly designed work safety advertisement showing unsafe example.

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    #12

    A Little Of Russian Spirit

    Man working under car precariously supported by wooden planks, illustrating some of the worst dumbest work safety examples.

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    #13

    Nothing Wrong Here?

    Man unloading long wooden beams into a small car with trailer at a lumber yard, showing one of the worst work safety examples.

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    #14

    Safety Poster At An Amazon Warehouse

    Injuries year to date board listing work safety injury counts for different body parts at a workplace.

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    #15

    Not Sure How I Feel About The New Lock Out Tag Out

    Electrical panel with a warning tape saying do not turn on big boom very bad, showing dumbest work safety example.

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    #16

    A Rube Goldberg Machine Of Broken Bones Starting With Guy On The Left

    Three men demonstrating the dumbest work safety examples by misusing ladders on a steep roof.

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    #17

    “Wear PPE” To Me When I Was A Kid. "I Don’t Need Protection" My Dad Now

    Man grinding metal without proper work safety gear, sparks flying in an industrial workshop with unsafe conditions.

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    #18

    It Was Too Expensive To Fix The Sensor, Boss. I Solved The Problem Though

    Yellow caution sign with graffiti about oil tank capacity and alarm sounds, illustrating dumbest work safety examples.

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    #19

    There's Just So Many Things Wrong Here

    Three young men performing welding without proper safety gear, illustrating dumbest work safety examples.

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    #20

    I Work At A Nature Preserve. A Lawnmower Launched A Rock That Shattered The Greenhouse’s Glass Door. So I Mounted It On A Plaque In The Greenhouse

    Plaque displaying the rock that broke the greenhouse glass door, highlighting a dumbest work safety example.

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    #21

    Safe To Say It’s Pretty Cold Here At The Moment. It’s Common For The Workers To Be Transported Home In This Fashion But Never With A Fire Before

    People sitting in the back of a truck with an open fire, illustrating dangerous work safety examples on a busy street.

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    #22

    Well I Hope Nothing Goes Wrong

    Hand holding broken emergency stop button on industrial machine control panel showing dumbest work safety examples.

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    #23

    Advert I Bumped On Today.. "Professionals" But Jeans And Casual Shoes, No Harness, And Stretching The Hose

    Man standing on roof without safety gear, power washing tiles, illustrating dumbest work safety examples risks.

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    #24

    If It’s Stupid And It Works…

    Two soldiers in uniform placing an orange safety cone on a military vehicle, illustrating dumbest work safety examples.

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    #25

    Why Women Live Longer

    Worker standing on top of a ladder placed on a scissor lift, demonstrating one of the dumbest work safety examples outdoors.

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    #26

    Harnesses Are Overrated

    Man cleaning windows without safety gear on narrow ledge, example of dumbest work safety risks in hazardous environment.

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    #27

    Ah Yes, Algae And Stagnant Water In The Water Cooler

    Close-up of a dirty trash bin filled with stagnant water, illustrating a poor work safety example.

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    #28

    Who Needs A Scaffold When You Have A Rope Ladder

    Worker using a poorly secured ladder hanging outside a building window, showing one of the worst work safety examples.

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    #29

    Don’t Worry, Propane Is Stored In The Shed Too

    Man grilling near a no smoking sign showing one of the worst dumbest work safety examples outdoors.

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    #30

    That's A Structural Ethernet Cable

    Metal gate hanging by wires from brick and concrete wall, showing one of the dumbest work safety examples outdoors.

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    #31

    I Couldn't Figure Out A Clever Title For This One Need Help

    Man attempting to lift a lifted blue truck by hand inside a workshop, showing one of the dumbest work safety examples.

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    #32

    They Pulled Out Onto The Interstate

    Two people dangerously sitting on the back of a moving flatbed truck, illustrating dumbest work safety examples outdoors.

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    #33

    Quit My Job At Ge This Week. Left With This Pearl Of Wisdom. It’s Hot In There, Obvs

    Urine color chart with a red circle highlighting hydration tracking advice in a poor work safety example.

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    #34

    Eye Wash Station Was Restocked At Work Finally

    Emergency eyewash station with a bottle of white wine placed next to the proper eyewash solution, showing dumbest work safety examples.

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    #35

    Fall Protection Pin Nearly Worn Through! Almost Looks Cut Intentionally? Guesses?

    Work safety example showing faulty personal fall limiter and broken metal equipment part.

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    #36

    "It Ain't Going Anywhere"

    Unsafe work safety example showing a jack placed on unstable stacked wooden blocks under a structure.

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    #37

    Gotta Make It Work...

    Electrical conduit improperly installed through a large pipe f****e, illustrating one of the worst work safety examples.

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    #38

    Hanging Out

    Worker painting building suspended unsafely by rope in risky work safety example captured outdoors.


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