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When it comes to building or working with heavy machinery, the modern world truly has its marvels of engineering and technology. And at the same time, these things can injure us in the blink of an eye. Fortunately, regulatory bodies like OSHA exist to create good guidelines for workplaces to follow. 

However, as it so often happens, workplaces simply do their own thing. So this internet group documents all the most heinous and hilarious OSHA violations out there. So get comfortable, strap on your hard hat, upvote your favorite posts, and be sure to comment your thoughts and stories below. 

#1

This Will Go Swimmingly

This Will Go Swimmingly

Virasman Report

#2

“The Things We Do To Make A Dollar” - Some Tweaker On My Fb

“The Things We Do To Make A Dollar” - Some Tweaker On My Fb

CadillacRojo Report

#4

Removal Of Original Torch In 1985. Cool Harness

Removal Of Original Torch In 1985. Cool Harness

MitchMcConnellsJowls Report

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Nimues Child
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah, yes. Back when there were no seat belts, smoking was everywhere and drinking & driving was a thing. (upvote for the caption!)

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#5

More Than One Problem Here…

More Than One Problem Here…

dnekrash Report

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A Nelson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So I guess my first instict of "BURN them with fire " might not be the best approach

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#6

New Machine-Guarding Safety Measures

New Machine-Guarding Safety Measures

Cinner21 Report

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hitex
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In uni I was in a lathing lab & halfway thru the course a new class rule came down 'all persons with ponytail length hair must wear hairnet or secure in hat' - one of the guys in the other lab class got his hair caught in the lathe & it almost scalped him 😬

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#7

To Be An Aircon Technician, You Must Have Good Balance As Well

To Be An Aircon Technician, You Must Have Good Balance As Well

MiraiShinji Report

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#9

Diving Around Europe Right Now And Feeling Super Jealous Of Their Stylish, Summertime Ppe

Diving Around Europe Right Now And Feeling Super Jealous Of Their Stylish, Summertime Ppe

joepagac Report

#10

I Guess I’ll Just Die

I Guess I’ll Just Die

heavydisme Report

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Nimues Child
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I need context....what is wrong with this defibrillator? Enquiring minds want to know!

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#11

A Safety Refresher Might Be Necessary

A Safety Refresher Might Be Necessary

merk35802 Report

#12

The Wharehouse Across From My Job

The Wharehouse Across From My Job

Captain_Cole_ Report

#14

My Buddy Just Snapped Me This…

My Buddy Just Snapped Me This…

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#15

Might Wanna Strap That Down, Pa Roads Get Bumpy

Might Wanna Strap That Down, Pa Roads Get Bumpy

staykinky Report

#16

I Asked If He Knows How To Put A Harness On. He Said Yes

I Asked If He Knows How To Put A Harness On. He Said Yes

Grothorious Report

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#19

The Old "Regulations Say That's Forbidden, But Absolutely Everyone Does It Like That"

The Old "Regulations Say That's Forbidden, But Absolutely Everyone Does It Like That"

Robster155 Report

#22

Just Put Some Caulk In It It’ll Be Fine

Just Put Some Caulk In It It’ll Be Fine

Fast_Philosophy7124 Report

#23

Too Hot For Safety

Too Hot For Safety

bp1108 Report

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#25

After Several Months And This Appartment Reaching 80% Occupancy, This Hole Is Still Wide Open For Anyone To Just, Fall Into

After Several Months And This Appartment Reaching 80% Occupancy, This Hole Is Still Wide Open For Anyone To Just, Fall Into

SHTY_Mod_Police Report

#28

Leaking Water In The Light Fixture. Can't Get Approval From Higher-UPS For A "$2000" Bill

Leaking Water In The Light Fixture. Can't Get Approval From Higher-UPS For A "$2000" Bill

NoahC513 Report

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Nimues Child
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Of course! There is no possible way this could end badly, right...?

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#30

Always Keep Your Msds Book In A Safe Place

Always Keep Your Msds Book In A Safe Place

seti_m Report

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