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There are many things that can go wrong at work. But as far as your health and safety goes, your employer has to protect you and tell you about health and safety issues that may affect you. Workplace risk factors include but are not limited to chemicals, biological agents, physical factors, adverse ergonomic conditions, allergens, and psychosocial factors.

From making sure there are enough first-aid resources to minimizing potential risks at all costs, these are the least employees can do. And if not, the chances are they will get busted on the r/OSHA subreddit, which is entirely dedicated to reminding people to stay safe at work. Borrowing its name from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the community's description says “Safety First!” and its 745k members mean it.

So let’s see what kind of workplace disasters waiting to happen they came up with right below and make sure to check out our previous posts on r/OSHA here and here.

#3

Just Started As The Safety Guy Of A New Plant. We've Got A Little Ways To Go...

Just Started As The Safety Guy Of A New Plant. We've Got A Little Ways To Go...

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Previously, Bored Panda reached out to the moderator -eDgAR- who was happy to share some insights on the r/OSHA community. The mod said that the online community is meant to be lighthearted, where everyone can come for a laugh at how ridiculous some people can be.

"It's not meant to be a place for serious discussions about safety, although oftentimes comments can actually get into great analysis about the issues shown in posts, which is great," they commented. However, unlike other subreddits, "we don't get a crazy amount of posts and have seen days with only a handful of posts. If you're one of the lucky first, chances are you'll get to the top," -eDgAR- explained.

#4

No Health And Safety Back In The Day. Guy Painting Blackpool Tower In The UK

No Health And Safety Back In The Day. Guy Painting Blackpool Tower In The UK

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#5

Not Sure What This Is Warning Against, But It Looks Bad!

Not Sure What This Is Warning Against, But It Looks Bad!

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#6

If Only There Was Some Indication That This Door Shouldn’t Be Blocked. Have A Lowes Safe Day!

If Only There Was Some Indication That This Door Shouldn’t Be Blocked. Have A Lowes Safe Day!

Boydapalooza Report

#7

Welcome Time Traveler, Thank You For Sharing Your Futuristic Technology With Us

Welcome Time Traveler, Thank You For Sharing Your Futuristic Technology With Us

KotAufmBrot Report

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Foxxy (The Original)
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too bad if a spark hit the paper and lit it on fire. Your whole face could get burnt.

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#8

What Not To Do

What Not To Do

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Dee on bikes
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No chips, heavy surface rust on the machine surface. I wonder how long that mill has been out of service.

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#12

Ken And Barbie Are Gonna Look A Lot Less Nice When They Land On Their Faces

Ken And Barbie Are Gonna Look A Lot Less Nice When They Land On Their Faces

snbrd512 Report

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#14

The Dog Leash Is Safe. Promise

The Dog Leash Is Safe. Promise

LordSandrake Report

#15

Better Call Todd

Better Call Todd

stonkinverser Report

#17

Boss Said It Was “Balanced”

Boss Said It Was “Balanced”

FieryNipSlip Report

#19

The Asphalt Being Rolled At The Telladaga Speedway. 1969

The Asphalt Being Rolled At The Telladaga Speedway. 1969

Browndog888 Report

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#21

Warming Up Some Gelled Diesel

Warming Up Some Gelled Diesel

Urgullibl Report

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Sum Guy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They have the cap open... that is safe enough. Diesel doesn't light up easily

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#27

I Wouldnt Do This For A Milloin Euros

I Wouldnt Do This For A Milloin Euros

bruufd Report

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#29

Somebody Is Getting Fired Today

Somebody Is Getting Fired Today

mickeysantacruz Report

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TotalPotterhead
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was going to be easy, they said. It will be a fun job, they said

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#30

Who Knows What Happens If Liquid Aluminum Hits Water And Oil? None Of My Coworkers

Who Knows What Happens If Liquid Aluminum Hits Water And Oil? None Of My Coworkers

WorldOfGiants Report

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#31

Just Drove Past It. I Guess They Will Fix The Boom On Monday

Just Drove Past It. I Guess They Will Fix The Boom On Monday

BrockvsTV Report

#32

Extinguisher Where I Work. It’s The Only One

Extinguisher Where I Work. It’s The Only One

loganwachter Report

#33

Dumpster Above Cars. They Were Tossing Stuff From 2-3 Floors Up

Dumpster Above Cars. They Were Tossing Stuff From 2-3 Floors Up

eek95 Report

#34

Today My Janky Ass Company Put This Paper Out Informing Us If There Is A Fire In Our Area, We Aren’t To Evacuate, We Are To Fight The Fire In Pairs. We Build Wood Cabinets For A Living And Have Never Received A Second Of Firefighter Training

Today My Janky Ass Company Put This Paper Out Informing Us If There Is A Fire In Our Area, We Aren’t To Evacuate, We Are To Fight The Fire In Pairs. We Build Wood Cabinets For A Living And Have Never Received A Second Of Firefighter Training

ayybillay Report

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Vic 404
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell them they are in the US and they could get sued if someone gets hurt. ( Doesn't seem they are interested in anything else than the bottom line...)

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#35

Gotta Love Well Controls!

Gotta Love Well Controls!

Erbrjeer17 Report

#36

How About This

How About This

aci331 Report

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LuckyL
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At first I thought I was about water on the floor. Took me a second to see the exit sign

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#37

My Whole Workplace Is An Osha Violation, But This Was A First For Me

My Whole Workplace Is An Osha Violation, But This Was A First For Me

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#38

I Wouldn't Bet My Life On A Harbor Freight Hoist!

I Wouldn't Bet My Life On A Harbor Freight Hoist!

ImGoingToHell Report

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M O'Connell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Curb weight on a 280Z is only about 2200lbs, and I see no indication that this vehicle has an engine installed, so cut that down even further.

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#39

Never Stand Up When You Can Sit Down

Never Stand Up When You Can Sit Down

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#40

Needs-A-Lot-Of Skill Saw

Needs-A-Lot-Of Skill Saw

Willuknight Report

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Vic 404
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone forgot the box of spare fingers in the discription...

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#41

Osha Overload! Watch Your Step! (8 Flights Of This)

Osha Overload! Watch Your Step! (8 Flights Of This)

woolybooger11 Report

#42

"How Can They Pull The Alarm With The Booth In The Way?" - My 5 Yr Old In A Restaurant

"How Can They Pull The Alarm With The Booth In The Way?" - My 5 Yr Old In A Restaurant

SunflowerRenaissance Report

#43

Stupid Reddit Ad Appeared In My Feed, Well Done

Stupid Reddit Ad Appeared In My Feed, Well Done

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#44

"If It Works, It's Not Stupid"

"If It Works, It's Not Stupid"

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Sawdust
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thought for a moment that someone was opening that hatch with their mouth!

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#46

I Couldn’t Not Share This Ad

I Couldn’t Not Share This Ad

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#51

Got The Crane Leveled Out Boss

Got The Crane Leveled Out Boss

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#52

At Least He Is Wearing A Hi Vis

At Least He Is Wearing A Hi Vis

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#54

Not The Right Way Of Doing This

Not The Right Way Of Doing This

s1gnalZer0 Report

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Gandalf the Pink
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would just straight up not use this until my workplace had it fixed. I'd wash my clothes in the bathroom sink if I had to. Live, unsafe elctricity terrifies me.

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#55

Everyone In My Country Is Just Insane

Everyone In My Country Is Just Insane

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#59

The Worst/Best Part Was That The Dude Had A Bucket Truck 20ft To His Left

The Worst/Best Part Was That The Dude Had A Bucket Truck 20ft To His Left

H20FOSHO Report

#60

Company Truck Just Out Of Shot

Company Truck Just Out Of Shot

XL0RM Report

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A B C
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I must admit, I'm somewhat impressed by the... how do you call that abomination? "Construction work"? holding up.

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#61

Be Careful Which Bottle You Grab To Wash Your Hands

Be Careful Which Bottle You Grab To Wash Your Hands

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#63

Someone Smoked The Corner In Our Warehouse With A Forklift The Other Day. Saran Wrap Fixes Everything, Eh?

Someone Smoked The Corner In Our Warehouse With A Forklift The Other Day. Saran Wrap Fixes Everything, Eh?

PanicInTheCupboard Report

#64

Suits And Respirators *should* Be Worn At All Times During Asbestos Removal. Also Breaking Up The Friable Material Is Not Recommended

Suits And Respirators *should* Be Worn At All Times During Asbestos Removal. Also Breaking Up The Friable Material Is Not Recommended

Captain_Contractor Report

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El Dee
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good God! I have seen how asbestos is now dealt with in my country and it is, rightly, dealt with as a poisonous substance. This guy will live to regret what he's doing..

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#65

This Rusty Frame At The Fish Store I Work At. Holds 2000 Or So Lbs Of Weights... So Far

This Rusty Frame At The Fish Store I Work At. Holds 2000 Or So Lbs Of Weights... So Far

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#66

Someone Decided It Was A Good Idea To Remove The Upper Part Of A Supporting Wall In An Old Home. The Little Bright Piece Of Wood Is Holding Everything Up Now

Someone Decided It Was A Good Idea To Remove The Upper Part Of A Supporting Wall In An Old Home. The Little Bright Piece Of Wood Is Holding Everything Up Now

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#67

This Is Why We Start Life With So Many Extra Fingers

This Is Why We Start Life With So Many Extra Fingers

PointyDogElbows Report

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Bill
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't use a skill saw blade on an angle grinder or oscillating tool(even though it fits perfectly)

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#68

Someone Broke The Key For Our Compactor And This Is How The Manager Fixed It. Just Touch The Purple Wire To The Blue To Turn It On

Someone Broke The Key For Our Compactor And This Is How The Manager Fixed It. Just Touch The Purple Wire To The Blue To Turn It On

Pan_face Report

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M O'Connell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While it completely sucks, it isn't exactly unsafe. Those wires would be carrying low voltage to a contactor coil.

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#69

Not Sure How This Could Happen

Not Sure How This Could Happen

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#70

My Coworkers Are Brilliant People

My Coworkers Are Brilliant People

tep95 Report

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One Trick Porpoise
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is really easy to fix, just unscrew the nut holding the handle, place handle in different (actually usable) position and all is well.

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#71

It Will Be Ok, The Alarm Isn't Going Off Yet

It Will Be Ok, The Alarm Isn't Going Off Yet

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#73

I Guess He Didn't Want To Sit In The Middle On The Lunch Run

I Guess He Didn't Want To Sit In The Middle On The Lunch Run

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#74

"We Didn't Have A Torque Wrench, Just A Sledge"

"We Didn't Have A Torque Wrench, Just A Sledge"

Lelouch91 Report

#76

Just A Bit Out Of Date…

Just A Bit Out Of Date…

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#77

I Was Told This Was An Outlet To Charge Power Tools On A Job Site

I Was Told This Was An Outlet To Charge Power Tools On A Job Site

crazycajun660 Report

#78

5-Story Fall

5-Story Fall

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Brandi VanSteenwyk
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Options?? He isn't even standing up. And for all we know, there could be a safety line running over the top of the house that we can't see due to lighting and shadows.

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#79

Let’s Just Leave This 350 Llb Engine In The Way

Let’s Just Leave This 350 Llb Engine In The Way

OsOBear55 Report

#80

Spotted This While On The Bus

Spotted This While On The Bus

nevernotdistracted Report

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A B C
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least the safety guy is standing on solid ground, not on a ladder as well. It's something...

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#81

It's Okay. I Didn't Want To Get Into Those Panels Anyway. It's More Fun Working On Live Equipment

It's Okay. I Didn't Want To Get Into Those Panels Anyway. It's More Fun Working On Live Equipment

AndyDeepFreeze Report

#82

This Note Should Keep Them Safe... There Is Literally A Lock Out Station 4 Feet To The Left Of This Sign

This Note Should Keep Them Safe... There Is Literally A Lock Out Station 4 Feet To The Left Of This Sign

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#83

Roofers Sponge Technique

Roofers Sponge Technique

teisentraeger Report

#84

Safety 3rd

Safety 3rd

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M O'Connell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aside from the lift which doesn't seem to have an operator in it, this is completely fine.

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#85

Bungee Jumping

Bungee Jumping

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Brandi VanSteenwyk
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nothing wrong here. He is tethered appropriately to the cherry basket. Obviously he is comfortable pushing the limits of it's reach.

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#86

Air Quality Readings Of 999.9? Not Great, Not Terrible. (Off Scale)

Air Quality Readings Of 999.9? Not Great, Not Terrible. (Off Scale)

Redditneedstodie69 Report

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M O'Connell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is fine, it's the reason you wear a respirator. Try being a carpenter in a cleanroom, it won't work very well.

#87

Look, A Reporter Is Here. Quick, Crawl Under This Object That Requires A Crane To Hoist

Look, A Reporter Is Here. Quick, Crawl Under This Object That Requires A Crane To Hoist

reddit.com Report

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, so Biden is sneakily working to improve workers safety and protection. The bastard.... /S

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#88

I’ve Worked Here For 7 Months And This Has Been Here Since I Got Here

I’ve Worked Here For 7 Months And This Has Been Here Since I Got Here

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#89

This It More Locks That I Normally See Them Use. There Are 4 Guys Working On It Currently

This It More Locks That I Normally See Them Use. There Are 4 Guys Working On It Currently

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#90

Told The Apprentice To Earth The Pipes Under The Sink. While Not Dangerous, What He Did Shows A Slightly Worrying Lack Of Understanding Of How Electricity Works. The Outflow Pipe Is Plastic

Told The Apprentice To Earth The Pipes Under The Sink. While Not Dangerous, What He Did Shows A Slightly Worrying Lack Of Understanding Of How Electricity Works. The Outflow Pipe Is Plastic

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#91

Just Use Some Teflon Tape

Just Use Some Teflon Tape

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#92

Walmart Seasonal Workers Putting Up Tarps For The Outdoor Plants Sections On Top Of A 12 Foot Fence

Walmart Seasonal Workers Putting Up Tarps For The Outdoor Plants Sections On Top Of A 12 Foot Fence

Note2scott Report

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Helen Haley
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is what happens when you don't give people enough time or the right equipment, but tell them if it isn't done they're fired.

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#93

Just A Reminder, It Doesnt Have To Be A Big Health/Safety Issue To Be Worth A Report

Just A Reminder, It Doesnt Have To Be A Big Health/Safety Issue To Be Worth A Report

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A B C
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"not a big safety/health issue" - rodents in the break room and slip/trip/fall hazards that might render you paraplegic if you hurt yourself badly are considered "not a big issue"? WTF?

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#95

The Ol Wooden Pallet Skylift Approach!

The Ol Wooden Pallet Skylift Approach!

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M O'Connell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's in a "box" which is securely attached to the forks, and has sides between 39" and 45" tall (probably), which makes this a fully qualified working surface.

#98

This Open Wall Outlet In My Local Kebab Restaurant

This Open Wall Outlet In My Local Kebab Restaurant

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As long as you don't poke with some cutlery in that outlet, nothing's going to happen.

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#99

When You Run Out Of Sealtight, But Have Extra Soft Copper And A Shark Bite Fitting For Your Pool Lights

When You Run Out Of Sealtight, But Have Extra Soft Copper And A Shark Bite Fitting For Your Pool Lights

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