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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.

#1

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

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

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SentimentAndBadJokes
Community Member
5 years ago

Well he wasn't the brightest spark

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    #2

    Use Stares - Not Elevators

    Use Stares - Not Elevators

    Ian_Rubbish Report

    ~hUmMuS vIbEs~
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I shall ascend with the power of my death stare.

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    #3

    Newton's First Law Of Motion

    Newton's First Law Of Motion

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    Otter
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Is it possible to secure a rock that size so it won't do that? Or would you have to take the cables off the Golden Gate Bridge?

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    #4

    Break Time!

    Break Time!

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    ~hUmMuS vIbEs~
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    This is giving me anxiety.

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    #5

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

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

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    Jo Johannsen
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Got to be someone's bad idea of a joke. Please.

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    #6

    Looks Like Art!

    Looks Like Art!

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    Andy Acceber
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Okay, terrifying and dangerous. But can we all also agree that that's really impressive?

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    #7

    There Has To Be A Better Way

    There Has To Be A Better Way

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    SentimentAndBadJokes
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Nope 100 times.

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    #8

    Middle Easterners Know How To Party

    Middle Easterners Know How To Party

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    martin734
    Community Member
    Premium
    5 years ago

    The Hebrew words in the top right corner read "The hot news"

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    #9

    Scissor Factory Safety

    Scissor Factory Safety

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    Susan Green
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited)

    I’ve always enjoyed the far side.

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    #10

    When You Don't Properly Secure Your Load

    When You Don't Properly Secure Your Load

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    Kusotare
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I bet there's a huge brown stain on the driver's seat, too.

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    #11

    Doesn’t Look Too Safe

    Doesn’t Look Too Safe

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    Rabbit Carrot
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Nailed it.

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    #12

    A Little Of Russian Spirit

    A Little Of Russian Spirit

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    SentimentAndBadJokes
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Couldn't even laugh at this one. Why doesn't common sense apply to these people?

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    #13

    Nothing Wrong Here?

    Nothing Wrong Here?

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    Downunderdude
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Come on, be fair. Maybe he doesn't have to turn a single corner or bend in the road.

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    #14

    Safety Poster At An Amazon Warehouse

    Safety Poster At An Amazon Warehouse

    s1gnalZer0 Report

    Raven Sheridan
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    How many days since an employee was allowed to use the bathroom?

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    #15

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

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

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    Raven Sheridan
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Now that makes me want to turn it on even more!

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    #16

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

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

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    Downunderdude
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    But I just admire the creativity...

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    #17

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

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

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    Chucky Cheezburger
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Wonder what he will say when he loses an eye...

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    #18

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

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

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    Elizabeth Elliot
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    The reason why OSHA stands for "Oh Sh** It's Hapened Again!"

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    #19

    There's Just So Many Things Wrong Here

    There's Just So Many Things Wrong Here

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    Serial pacifist
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Children working, flip-flops, no eye protection, this is just at a first glance.

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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

    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

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    Chucky Cheezburger
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Stay clear of mowers and line trimmers. At work, we were using line trimmers, and one 30 feet away kick up a rock. I remember watching that rock fly towards me and hit the lens of my safety glasses. Put a nice gouge in them. Without them, it would have been my eye.

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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

    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

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    Jer emy
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I'm more curious what "Liquor 4 robots" back means?

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    #22

    Well I Hope Nothing Goes Wrong

    Well I Hope Nothing Goes Wrong

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    rspanther
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    It was just there for show anyway.

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    #23

    I Don't Think This Is How You Should Handle Asbestos

    I Don't Think This Is How You Should Handle Asbestos

    s1gnalZer0 Report

    Nixxy
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    It almost sounds as if it is a monster by the way it says do not disturb it

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    #24

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

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

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    Jo Johannsen
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I get everything but the jeans...what should they be wearing instead?

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    #25

    If It’s Stupid And It Works…

    If It’s Stupid And It Works…

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Better than spilling it all over the floor. They're doing pretty well as they don't seem to have spilt a drop.

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    #26

    Why Women Live Longer

    Why Women Live Longer

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    Ellie J
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Sum guy you're a moron :)

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    #27

    Harnesses Are Overrated

    Harnesses Are Overrated

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    Raven Sheridan
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Looks like Spider-Man has a side hustle. 🤔

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    #28

    Ah Yes, Algae And Stagnant Water In The Water Cooler

    Ah Yes, Algae And Stagnant Water In The Water Cooler

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    Susie Elle
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited)

    *retches* Not sure those are algae, mate

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    #29

    Who Needs A Scaffold When You Have A Rope Ladder

    Who Needs A Scaffold When You Have A Rope Ladder

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    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Confidence makes a huge difference when doing things like this though. It's like those people who do flips on top of really high structures. They know exactly what they're doing.

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    #30

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

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

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    Sum Guy
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    In fairness, it says, No smoking and he is only grilling

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    #31

    That's A Structural Ethernet Cable

    That's A Structural Ethernet Cable

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    Ozzie Ogawa
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Those ethernet cable are pretty strong actually, once my teacher in high school attached a cart to his motorcycle and pulling it for kilometers from school to his house.

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    #32

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

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

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    Jo Johannsen
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    **SPLAT**

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    #33

    They Pulled Out Onto The Interstate

    They Pulled Out Onto The Interstate

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    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Delivering a truck load of idiots.

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    #34

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

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

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    Susan Green
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I’m certain your whole family will appreciate it.

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    #35

    Eye Wash Station Was Restocked At Work Finally

    Eye Wash Station Was Restocked At Work Finally

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    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    The bottle on the right for the eyes, the bottle on the left for the soul!

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    #36

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

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

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    Adam C
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Someone is trying to getaway with murder

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    #37

    "It Ain't Going Anywhere"

    "It Ain't Going Anywhere"

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    Stimpy
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    What is this? Is this a whole building supported only by piled stone blocks a teenager could shove over?

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    #38

    Gotta Make It Work...

    Gotta Make It Work...

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    Shelli Aderman
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    😳

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    #39

    Hanging Out

    Hanging Out

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    Thomas Sweda
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    He’ll be OK, notice the seat is balanced.

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    #40

    An Important Reminder That Ppe Is Always Good To Follow! This Is A Piece Of Metal That Shot From My Hammer Like A Bullet After Impacting Another Piece Of Metal. Easily Could Have Been My Eye!

    An Important Reminder That Ppe Is Always Good To Follow! This Is A Piece Of Metal That Shot From My Hammer Like A Bullet After Impacting Another Piece Of Metal. Easily Could Have Been My Eye!

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    Chucky Cheezburger
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Yep...that how I got my "pierced" nipple. Shot off,went through my shirt and into me. Doctor said it would hurt more coming out than going in, so there it lives.

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    #41

    Forgot To Slap It And Say “That’s Not Going Anywhere”

    Forgot To Slap It And Say “That’s Not Going Anywhere”

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    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    You want Final Destination? 'cause that's how you get Final Destination.

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    #42

    The Green Aisles Are For Walking So We Can Avoid The Tugs And Forklifts

    The Green Aisles Are For Walking So We Can Avoid The Tugs And Forklifts

    Marlboro_Gold Report

    #43

    Celestial Lean

    Celestial Lean

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    Terran
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    If the things inside are heavy enough it should hold up quite nicely.

    #44

    Fu Fire Marshall!

    Fu Fire Marshall!

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    Dorothy Parker
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    But the boxes are empty. They don't count.

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    #45

    Straight Up Built A Barricade On The Emergency Doors At A Thrift Store I Visit

    Straight Up Built A Barricade On The Emergency Doors At A Thrift Store I Visit

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    Rabbit Carrot
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Unless Zombies are trying to get in that’s really not necessary.

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    #46

    Muriatic Acid Casually Balancing More Muriatic Acid

    Muriatic Acid Casually Balancing More Muriatic Acid

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    Deborah B
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Just following the instructions on the box.

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    #47

    In Case Of Emergency Find Guy With Key

    In Case Of Emergency Find Guy With Key

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    Downunderdude
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Well, goddamit, every single time there's an emergency, some asshole opens the door.

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    #48

    Osha Approved Loto?

    Osha Approved Loto?

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    Chucky Cheezburger
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Well, you should kinda check for voltage anyway, just for this reason.

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    #49

    My Dad Master Welder Of 15 Years Sent This To Me

    My Dad Master Welder Of 15 Years Sent This To Me

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    Grant Barke
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    CRUSH KILL DESTROY

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    #50

    Fixing The Light Fitting Or A Tables And Ladders Wrestling Match At Work

    Fixing The Light Fitting Or A Tables And Ladders Wrestling Match At Work

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    Jo Johannsen
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Real life chutes and ladders.

    #51

    All While Wearing Ski Boots

    All While Wearing Ski Boots

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    ADHORTATOR
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I guess they are working at a ski ressort?

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    #52

    Spotted On The Interstate Going 80 Mph

    Spotted On The Interstate Going 80 Mph

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    Pixie
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    How to discourage tailgaters 101

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    #53

    1, 2, 3, 4 Ladders! Ah Ah Ah!

    1, 2, 3, 4 Ladders! Ah Ah Ah!

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    Mary Rose Kent
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    On stairs no less...

    #54

    Ain't Nobody Getting Outta Here Alive

    Ain't Nobody Getting Outta Here Alive

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    #55

    Forklift With Sheet Of Osb = Boom Lift

    Forklift With Sheet Of Osb = Boom Lift

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    Thomas Sweda
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Well, they don’t seem to have any ladders, so........

    #56

    This Rear Exit To The Local Grocery Store

    This Rear Exit To The Local Grocery Store

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    Rabbit Carrot
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Anti theft device. Thief runs out and trips.

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    #57

    An Engineer Made This

    An Engineer Made This

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    Sum Guy
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Wow... This is just amazing.

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    #58

    Working On A Steam Turbine At The Stalin Metal Works In Leningrad 1951

    Working On A Steam Turbine At The Stalin Metal Works In Leningrad 1951

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    Libstak
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Well at least he protected his forehead wither goggles

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    #59

    This Was How The Brickies Were Running Their 30amp Mixer On A Site I Was On. Screw Drivers Were Jammed In The Outlet. (We Cut It Off The Mixer)

    This Was How The Brickies Were Running Their 30amp Mixer On A Site I Was On. Screw Drivers Were Jammed In The Outlet. (We Cut It Off The Mixer)

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    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Sparkies pissed off 'cause brickies stole their screw drivers and the chippies laughed.

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    #60

    My Father (69 Y/O) Is An Osha Nightmare

    My Father (69 Y/O) Is An Osha Nightmare

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    Random Person
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    nice

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    #61

    Grand Slam Solutuon

    Grand Slam Solutuon

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    Random Person
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    if it works, it ain't stupid

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    #62

    3 Ladders Roped And Ratcheted Together

    3 Ladders Roped And Ratcheted Together

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    Rabbit Carrot
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Clearly not realising that they could’ve put a small ladder on the balcony and climbed up to the roof that way.

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    #63

    My Colleague Placed The Server Up There, Alone. They Have The Network Rack There.

    My Colleague Placed The Server Up There, Alone. They Have The Network Rack There.

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    Falcon
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    In my line of work I see a lot of these. First that comes to mind was above a toilet where you could rest your forehead on the switch while peeing.

    #64

    Someone Pull The… Uhh…

    Someone Pull The… Uhh…

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    Andy Acceber
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    "Use the claw!" /s

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    #65

    Seen On Hwy 491 In Nm Going About 40mph, Buckle Up

    Seen On Hwy 491 In Nm Going About 40mph, Buckle Up

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    Grant Barke
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Looks like its parked on the side of the road.

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    #66

    Does Osha Apply On The High Seas?

    Does Osha Apply On The High Seas?

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    Jo Johannsen
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Yes, the OSHAN division.

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    #67

    How My Master Rigger Sent Our Lunch Up Today

    How My Master Rigger Sent Our Lunch Up Today

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    Rabbit Carrot
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    That’s a big lunch, even for 10 people that box is huge.

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    #68

    Round 2: Not A Joke, Not Training, Just Life. You Only Die Once Do Not Bypass Loto Devices For Any Reason

    Round 2: Not A Joke, Not Training, Just Life. You Only Die Once Do Not Bypass Loto Devices For Any Reason

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    2BX
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    What is that

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    #69

    Our Head Of Production At A Local Graduation

    Our Head Of Production At A Local Graduation

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    Will Schultz
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    A onewheel!

    #70

    Results After My Dumb Ass Tried Mowing Under A Low-Hanging Tree Branch. Missed My Head By Only Inches

    Results After My Dumb Ass Tried Mowing Under A Low-Hanging Tree Branch. Missed My Head By Only Inches

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    Mary Rose Kent
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Oops!

    #71

    Seen From My Van On My Lunch Break Last Friday.

    Seen From My Van On My Lunch Break Last Friday.

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    Thomas Sweda
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    They’re actually testing the balance per OSHA requirements.

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    #72

    He Couldn't Figure Out Why I Wouldn't Let Him Off The Yard With His Load 'Securement'

    He Couldn't Figure Out Why I Wouldn't Let Him Off The Yard With His Load 'Securement'

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    #73

    Lightning Strike Fatality

    Lightning Strike Fatality

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    Shelli Aderman
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    😢

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    #74

    Buddy Works At A Grain Transload Facility And Sent Me This. Apparently They Use It To Load Trucks. Looks Pretty Safe To Me

    Buddy Works At A Grain Transload Facility And Sent Me This. Apparently They Use It To Load Trucks. Looks Pretty Safe To Me

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    Andy Acceber
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Wait, to load trucks? You mean the truck literally needs to back in under the train car elevated by cinderbocks, have grain somehow funneled and filled then shut off from above, then drive away? Thanks, but no thanks.

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    #75

    This Brazilian Dude At My Construction Job Wears Flip Flops Every Day And It’s The Most Brazilian Thing I’ve Ever Seen

    This Brazilian Dude At My Construction Job Wears Flip Flops Every Day And It’s The Most Brazilian Thing I’ve Ever Seen

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    Kusotare
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    The most Brazilian thing *I* have ever seen had no hair.

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    #76

    That’s One Way To String Up A Flag

    That’s One Way To String Up A Flag

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    Scott Baysinger
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Perfectly reasonable. I've endured far worse.

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    #77

    Seems Fine To Me

    Seems Fine To Me

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    Dorothy Parker
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Maybe he's the man of steel since his shoes aren't.

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    #78

    Just Installing Some Lattice

    Just Installing Some Lattice

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    lara
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Latice pray.

    #79

    Small Boost Needed

    Small Boost Needed

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    Jo Johannsen
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    On wheels, next to large sheets of glass, over two stories of open space?! How could this get any worse? Oh, yeah, put the safety harness around his neck.

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    #80

    Server Room Roulette

    Server Room Roulette

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    Kira Okah
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited)

    Okay, um...the top of the plug got knocked off and it powers something important so they can't shut it off to make it safe without something bad happening? Note: trying to speculate an explanation, not condoning, this dangerous.

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    #81

    Working On A Truck And This Happened While Underneath. I Could’ve Died Today

    Working On A Truck And This Happened While Underneath. I Could’ve Died Today

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    Ryan Deschanel
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    What happened?

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    #82

    Collapsed Miami Tower Pool Equipment. Workmanship Not High Priority In This Building

    Collapsed Miami Tower Pool Equipment. Workmanship Not High Priority In This Building

    QuantModeler Report

    digitalin
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    This is the building that fell down, killing almost everyone inside. The photo is of pool equipment, but it's the disintegrating concrete and coroded structure that contributed to the collapse. These photos were taken by a concerned contractor or something, but nobody did anything in time.

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    #83

    Visiting Ciudad De Mexico. This Happened 10 Minutes Ago In The Rain. No One Is Tied Off

    Visiting Ciudad De Mexico. This Happened 10 Minutes Ago In The Rain. No One Is Tied Off

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    Aahzmandus Pervect
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    What are we looking at/for here?

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