25 Times Employees Risked Limbs And Lives By Ignoring Safety Precautions
Photos of hazardous working environments that show why safety protocols are important.
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Over the years, we’ve significantly improved our workplace safety measures. With increased awareness, people now take greater care to reduce office hazards. Yet, despite this progress, some individuals, who have apparently never watched Final Destination, persist in risky behaviour that challenges the importance of workplace safety.
The gallery below features a few rather harrowing examples found on the subreddit OSHA. The images feature reckless makeshift devices, risky manoeuvres, and dangerously balanced climbing equipment. These photos not only reveal a cavalier approach to safety but also underscore the need for continued training in injury prevention.
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New hire got stuck trying to clean the proofer
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Even the guy in front with the blower knows they’re wrong.
The worst part about it.. the white hat had a “safety first” sticky on his hat. I’ve done lots of utility safety training over my years and I can safely say that’s been on slides I’ve usually cringed at the end of.
I’d say this crew deserves dummies of the day.
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The jacks started folding in on themselves midway through but that didn’t stop our fearless leader from continuing on. Boss man returned both jacks after this saying they came damaged out of the box.
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#1 Gateway Arch Cleaning
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#2 It's Fine Until It's Not
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#3 Dangerously Confusing Perspective
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#4 A Lot Going On Here
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#5 Always Use A Ladder When Working At Height
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#6 That's One Way To Do It
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#7 Fire Exit: Only Available Weekdays, 9 To 5. Plan Your Emergencies Accordingly
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#8 Show Me The Confined Space Entry Permit
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New hire got stuck trying to clean the proofer
#9 Light Display At Costco
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#10 Pulled Over As Soon As The Left The Lot
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#11 A Quick Shower Before Going Home From Work
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#12 The Average Fleet Vehicle
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#13 Shop Won't Buy Extension Cords, So I Sent Them This
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#14 What's Your Favorite Sign To Ignore?
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#15 I Was So Baffled I Had To Get A Pic
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Even the guy in front with the blower knows they’re wrong.
The worst part about it.. the white hat had a “safety first” sticky on his hat. I’ve done lots of utility safety training over my years and I can safely say that’s been on slides I’ve usually cringed at the end of.
I’d say this crew deserves dummies of the day.
#16 I'm So Confused
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#17 Cousin Wants Help Pulling His Transmission…
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#18 The Best Ladder Extenders
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#19 Local City Water Line Repair In Below Freezing Temps. Note The Grade A Pump Placement
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#20 Raising A 12 Foot 900lb Steel Beam 9 Feet High With Two Drywall Jacks Rated For 150lb
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The jacks started folding in on themselves midway through but that didn’t stop our fearless leader from continuing on. Boss man returned both jacks after this saying they came damaged out of the box.
#21 [uk] No Spotter, Outside School At Home Time
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#22 I’m At A Loss For Words — And Limbs
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#23 My Dad Sent Me This
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#24 Operator Confident In His Skills
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#25 Is This Ok?
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