20 Work Safety Violations That Are Just A Step Away From Disaster
These people clearly never heard the term "safety first".
Personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety protocols exist for a good reason: it's to protect the workers from injuries, and in worst case scenarios, death. However, even when their life is put on the line, some workers see these safety requirements as nothing more than mere suggestions.
People over at the r/OSHA subreddit are sharing the worst safety violations they've spotted while on a job, and just looking at the pictures is enough to give you anxiety. Check out a collection of people who clearly never heard the term "safety first" in the gallery below!
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#1 No Health And Safety Back In The Day. Guy Painting Blackpool Tower In The UK
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#2 The Best Sign
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#3 Welcome Time Traveler, Thank You For Sharing Your Futuristic Technology With Us
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#4 Just Started As The Safety Guy Of A New Plant. We've Got A Little Ways To Go...
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#5 Not Sure What This Is Warning Against, But It Looks Bad!
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#6 This Is Up To Code Right?
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#7 Sometimes You Just Got To Get Er’ Done!
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#8 What Not To Do
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#9 What Is The Name Of This Stacking Game?
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#10 Ken And Barbie Are Gonna Look A Lot Less Nice When They Land On Their Faces
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#11 If Only There Was Some Indication That This Door Shouldn’t Be Blocked. Have A Lowes Safe Day!
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#12 The Dog Leash Is Safe. Promise
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#13 My Dad A Few Years Back
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#14 Mobile Ground For Your Ground Wire
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#15 Good Luck With Troubleshooting
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#16 The Asphalt Being Rolled At The Telladaga Speedway. 1969
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#17 Should We Tell Them?
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#18 Better Call Todd
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#19 Leaning On The Everlasting Arms
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#20 Stand On Your Tip Toes!
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