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Like Bored Panda explained in our first article on this online community, r/OSHA is a subreddit devoted to a really noble cause—reminding people to stay safe at work. It borrowed its name from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and is collecting pictures of folks who are really pushing their luck, trying to deter others from trying similar stunts. We're talking drivers who aren't securing the load, ladders that are tied together using hair and hope, and such intricate wire mazes, even electricity can't navigate them. So get out your safety goggles and keep scrolling, the pics are wild!

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Look At The Mama Forklift Holding The Little One!

Look At The Mama Forklift Holding The Little One!

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One of the moderators of the subreddit, -eDgAR-, told Bored Panda in an earlier interview that above all, 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, often times comments can actually get into great analysis about the issues shown in posts, which is great," they said.

"We don't get a crazy amount of posts like other subreddits 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.

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    But even though this subreddit doesn't take itself seriously, its photos do represent a broader problem. There were 5,250 fatal work injuries in the US in 2018, with falls being the leading cause of death. A year before, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported 5,147 workplace fatalities.

    The United States consistently outpaces other industrialized nations in workplace fatalities: here, the average rate for these incidents has hovered at 3.5 deaths for every 100,000 workers over the past decade while workplace fatality rates in the UK have remained under 1.0 death for every 100,000 workers over the past decade, and under 1.5 deaths for every 100,000 workers on average for the 15 earliest member states of the European Union.

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    #3

    I Took This Call Yesterday

    I Took This Call Yesterday

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

    "I would advise you to leave the building immediately"! What was she expecting - an announcemnt to say that it's just a fire drill and not to bother about it?

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    #4

    Safety 3rd!

    Safety 3rd!

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

    Save this photo... The next time someone asks, "What's the difference between. Handyman and a licensed tradesman?" show this to them.

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

    I can't stop looking at this. It's making my balls retract with fear and I still. can't. stop. looking!

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

    There are no words except my brain is screaming just looking at this 😀

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

    That is ferkin scary and you should definitely follow the preceding advice, all of it!!!!!

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

    As an Electrician I don't even know where to begin with what's wrong. Just put on your gloves and pull the master breaker and walk away.

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

    Whenever I see something like this, I imagine throwing a grenade or something into it.

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

    This is not what Mike Rowe means by "safety third" please don't misuse such an important lesson.

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

    Crewmate: Wiring is easy. Don't worry about it. The wires:

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

    As temporary-service panels go, this is about as shoddily conceived as possible.

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

    This probably wouldn't look so bad without all those warning labels cluttering up the place.

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    In the steel industry, for example, several workers die every year from a fatal fall, and the occupation is regularly cited as one of the most dangerous in the US. Even though

    Sadly, Mike Wright, director of health, safety and environment at the United Steelworkers union, told The Guardian that all of these deaths are preventable. "I've seen a lot of fatalities where you walk in and you think: 'I can't believe this didn't happen 10 years ago," Wright said.

    #6

    Hello I'd Like To Change A Lamp

    Hello I'd Like To Change A Lamp

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    According to him, fatalities most often happen in shifts where supervision is lacking in cases where routine safety procedures are ignored, such as workers rushing to fix a broken piece of equipment to return to production as soon as possible.

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    Wright explained that many fatal falls are underreported because of how coroners rule on causes of death. If a cardiac event was included as part of a workplace fall, OSHA will often refuse to code these incidents as workplace fatalities even if the United Steelworkers union argues the victim would have survived the cardiac event otherwise.

    #7

    All Good. She'll Hold, Now Back To Work

    All Good. She'll Hold, Now Back To Work

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    #8

    No, I Do Not Need To Secure The Load, I Will Unload It Soon

    No, I Do Not Need To Secure The Load, I Will Unload It Soon

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    #9

    Happened A Few Years Back, Supervisor Of These Guys Said He Had Done This Technique For Years

    Happened A Few Years Back, Supervisor Of These Guys Said He Had Done This Technique For Years

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    Employers should not only look for ways to eliminate risks and hazards but also use administrative controls, such as proper training, providing personal protective equipment, and creating systems where production pressures, miscommunication, or poor training don't enable something to go wrong where it could cause a worker to get injured or die in the workplace.

    #10

    Installing An Air-Conditioning Unit

    Installing An Air-Conditioning Unit

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    #11

    On The Brink Of Decapitating Someone

    On The Brink Of Decapitating Someone

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    #12

    "Oh Yes Lets Lock The Emergency Stop Button"

    "Oh Yes Lets Lock The Emergency Stop Button"

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

    Seriously, though... When you have weird regulations you have to do something. For instance, when regulations say you need to have an emergency stop button for a hospital's emergency generator outside the hospital... And if anyone touches it at the wrong time 50 people on artificial life support will die.

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    #15

    I See That Evertbody Followed Safety Rules On Last Nights Shift

    I See That Evertbody Followed Safety Rules On Last Nights Shift

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

    Well, they didn't stand on the "No Standing Zone", so they thought they *were* obeying the safety rules!

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    #16

    Longest Ladder In The World, Edinburgh,scotland

    Longest Ladder In The World, Edinburgh,scotland

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

    This reminds me of that scene in Mary Poppins Returns, when they all climb up to change the clock.

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    #17

    Meanwhile In Russia

    Meanwhile In Russia

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    #18

    Acid You Say?

    Acid You Say?

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

    I give up... Is the problem the fact that someone put their safety glasses here? Or is it that someone decided to take the time to print up a sign rather than clean up the acid that os "literally covering the shelf )?

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    #19

    Makes My Knees Weak To Imagine Climbing Up It

    Makes My Knees Weak To Imagine Climbing Up It

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    #20

    Holy Cow, How Fast Was He Going Or How Thin Walled Is That Metal Post?

    Holy Cow, How Fast Was He Going Or How Thin Walled Is That Metal Post?

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    #23

    Tree Limb Removal- Oof

    Tree Limb Removal- Oof

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    #24

    Don’t Worry, This Bar Will Help Protect You From The Spinning Fan Of Misfortune

    Don’t Worry, This Bar Will Help Protect You From The Spinning Fan Of Misfortune

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    3 years ago

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    #25

    Nothing Wrong Here

    Nothing Wrong Here

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    #27

    Gravity And Stretch Wrap Should Do It

    Gravity And Stretch Wrap Should Do It

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    #28

    It Smells Like B**ch In Here!

    It Smells Like B**ch In Here!

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

    If you zoom in, you will notice this is asked because people hang Christmas lights without looking at which end they're got in their hands and don't want to go through all the trouble of taking the whole thing down and starting over.

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    #29

    When You Got A Lunch Break On A Crane But You're Too Lazy To Go Down

    When You Got A Lunch Break On A Crane But You're Too Lazy To Go Down

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

    That's pretty genius... do you know how long it would take for someone to go all the way down?

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    #30

    Convenience Outlet

    Convenience Outlet

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

    For all those times that you want to use an electric razor in the shower!

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    #31

    How The Other Trade On Site Was Charging Their Batteries

    How The Other Trade On Site Was Charging Their Batteries

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    #32

    Using A Heated 2700psi Pressure Washer To Clean Your Boots

    Using A Heated 2700psi Pressure Washer To Clean Your Boots

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    #33

    Anyone Up For Jenga?

    Anyone Up For Jenga?

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    #35

    I Can Almost Reach It!

    I Can Almost Reach It!

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

    Love the guy in the pink shirt... "Hey, I'm not the idiot up there, why should I worry?"

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    #37

    At Least His Eyepatch Is Protecting One Of His Eyes

    At Least His Eyepatch Is Protecting One Of His Eyes

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    #38

    Guess Something Got Stuck In The Wood Chipper

    Guess Something Got Stuck In The Wood Chipper

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    #39

    It's Probably Fine, But I've Seen Too Many Collapse To Not Cringe

    It's Probably Fine, But I've Seen Too Many Collapse To Not Cringe

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

    "Probably fine" is probably what he said. Famous last words....

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    #40

    How About A Bmw

    How About A Bmw

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

    Why could not it happen to someone else? Rich people always get the wrong end of the stick, life is so unfair...

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    #41

    Got A Note They “Fixed” All The Broken Brackets Around The Store

    Got A Note They “Fixed” All The Broken Brackets Around The Store

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

    That's great until someone needs to use the fire extinguisher and it is tied down.

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    #42

    For The Benefit Of The Environment, Reusing Is Our Top Priority

    For The Benefit Of The Environment, Reusing Is Our Top Priority

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    #43

    Yes This Is Live. I Almost Stuck My Thumb In It

    Yes This Is Live. I Almost Stuck My Thumb In It

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    #45

    This Is How You Unload A Truck

    This Is How You Unload A Truck

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

    Actually, looks pretty secure. Vertical pallet secured against truck, angled pallet secured against stair, horizontal piece friction locked. Pallets have extremely high load ratings.

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    #46

    Um..this Guy Doesn't Realize The Fryers Have Wheels Plus There On

    Um..this Guy Doesn't Realize The Fryers Have Wheels Plus There On

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    #47

    Some Real Geniuses On The Job

    Some Real Geniuses On The Job

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

    LOL... I wish I had a dime for every time someone moved cones/barriers to park right where this car is parked.

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    #48

    And He’s Pulling On The Shelves To Move Himself Down The Aisle

    And He’s Pulling On The Shelves To Move Himself Down The Aisle

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

    Not great but this in a different league to the other stuff in this post.

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    #50

    Had A Guy Flip The Roller Because He Got To Close To The Edge With The Vibrator On...

    Had A Guy Flip The Roller Because He Got To Close To The Edge With The Vibrator On...

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    #51

    We Must Quickly Mount The Signpost Pointing In The Direction Of The Hospital

    We Must Quickly Mount The Signpost Pointing In The Direction Of The Hospital

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    #52

    Container Being Supported By A Single Pallet That Is Old And Moldy

    Container Being Supported By A Single Pallet That Is Old And Moldy

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    #53

    It's Shockingly Easy

    It's Shockingly Easy

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

    It would work. Of course they actually make. Something that does this safely.

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    #54

    Nothing To See Here! Move Along!

    Nothing To See Here! Move Along!

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    #55

    Good Technique

    Good Technique

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

    Whats wrong with this? That lift is quite stable and they only stepped on the first section of handrail.

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    #56

    They Even Turned The Wheels Sideways For Extra Security

    They Even Turned The Wheels Sideways For Extra Security

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

    Nothing wrong here, the load is strapped and the forks are lifted and wedged underneath. It is perfectly safe.

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    #57

    Cleaning A Metro Station In Rome On A Slippery Slope

    Cleaning A Metro Station In Rome On A Slippery Slope

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    #58

    Its Uh...for Inflating Basketballs

    Its Uh...for Inflating Basketballs

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

    If this is meant as a fix for a faulty hydraulics system, everyone involved should be sent to jail.

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