Workplace safety protocols exist for a reason. Yet, despite the potentially catastrophic outcomes of failing to comply, many employees still show complete disregard for these regulations. 

The photos you’ll see are just some examples of such disappointing behavior. We’ve collected photos from all over the internet showing workers throwing caution to the wind in the worst ways possible. Some deemed it unnecessary to wear safety glasses, while others seemed to dismiss the existence of gravity.

Many of these images could make you shake your head in disappointment, but they can also remind you what not to emulate.

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In About 2 Seconds He Is About To See How Fast He Can Turn Off That Chainsaw

In About 2 Seconds He Is About To See How Fast He Can Turn Off That Chainsaw

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    #2

    Anyone See Any Safety Issue?

    Anyone See Any Safety Issue?

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    #3

    Sometimes When It Looks Stupid But Works, Its Still Stupid

    Sometimes When It Looks Stupid But Works, Its Still Stupid

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    #4

    No Such Thing As ‘Health And Safety’ In Myanmar - This Dude’s Repairing An Air Conditioner On The 22nd Floor. As You Do

    No Such Thing As ‘Health And Safety’ In Myanmar - This Dude’s Repairing An Air Conditioner On The 22nd Floor. As You Do

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    #5

    "I've Done It A Million Times. This Is Totally Safe." - My Coworker

    "I've Done It A Million Times. This Is Totally Safe." - My Coworker

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    #6

    Nah, Safety Glasses Are Not Necessary

    Nah, Safety Glasses Are Not Necessary

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    #7

    The Neighbor’s Movers Couldn’t Get The Dresser Down The Stairs

    The Neighbor’s Movers Couldn’t Get The Dresser Down The Stairs

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    #8

    Clamped Broken Railing For Bonus

    Clamped Broken Railing For Bonus

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    #9

    Something Tells Me This Breaks A Few Safety Regulations

    Something Tells Me This Breaks A Few Safety Regulations

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    #10

    Safety Always First

    Safety Always First

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    #11

    Too Hot For Safety

    Too Hot For Safety

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    #12

    Above A 4 Lane Road, Hand Grip Only, No Tether For Him Or His Tools

    Above A 4 Lane Road, Hand Grip Only, No Tether For Him Or His Tools

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    #13

    Don't Worry, Got The Safety Squints On, Boss

    Don't Worry, Got The Safety Squints On, Boss

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    #14

    First Day Working The Port. Safety Wants To Talk To Me, Probably To Tell Me How Good Of A Job I’m Doing

    First Day Working The Port. Safety Wants To Talk To Me, Probably To Tell Me How Good Of A Job I’m Doing

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    #15

    Workers On A Scissor Lift Floating In A Swimming Pool

    Workers On A Scissor Lift Floating In A Swimming Pool

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    #16

    Screw It - That's Close Enough

    Screw It - That's Close Enough

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    #17

    Flip Flops And Leaning Over The Edge Of Roof To Get A Better Angle

    Flip Flops And Leaning Over The Edge Of Roof To Get A Better Angle

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    #18

    Safety Gloves -Check!

    Safety Gloves -Check!

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    #19

    Looks Safe

    Looks Safe

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    #20

    What’s Wrong With This Photo?

    What’s Wrong With This Photo?

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    #21

    I'm Pretty Sure This Is A Safety Violation

    I'm Pretty Sure This Is A Safety Violation

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    #23

    “Wear Ppe” To Me When I Was A Kid. “I Don’t Need Protection “ My Dad Now

    “Wear Ppe” To Me When I Was A Kid. “I Don’t Need Protection “ My Dad Now

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    #24

    Installing An Air-Conditioning Unit

    Installing An Air-Conditioning Unit

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    #25

    Don't Worry, It's Secured By Straps!

    Don't Worry, It's Secured By Straps!

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    #26

    What Better Safety Than Being In His Arms?

    What Better Safety Than Being In His Arms?

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    #27

    Ever Seen Water Bottles Used As Rebar Safety Caps? Taken At A Walmart In Miami, Fl

    Ever Seen Water Bottles Used As Rebar Safety Caps? Taken At A Walmart In Miami, Fl

    Make no mistake, they even spray painted them orange for extra visibility.

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    #28

    Counter-Balance Solved

    Counter-Balance Solved

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    #29

    Osha Intensifies

    Osha Intensifies

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    #30

    My Friend Got Sent Home From Work Today For A Safety Violation And Sent Me This Photo

    My Friend Got Sent Home From Work Today For A Safety Violation And Sent Me This Photo

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    #31

    Thanks Guys!

    Thanks Guys!

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    #32

    That's What Friends Are For!

    That's What Friends Are For!

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    #33

    This Was Done At My Work Less Than 20 Mins After A "Safety Meeting" All I Can Say Is Genius!

    This Was Done At My Work Less Than 20 Mins After A "Safety Meeting" All I Can Say Is Genius!

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    #34

    Welcome To Northern Ontario, Where Health And Safety Is Still In The 1970s. (Not My Company)

    Welcome To Northern Ontario, Where Health And Safety Is Still In The 1970s. (Not My Company)

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    #35

    I Have No Words

    I Have No Words

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    #36

    This Was Hard To Watch

    This Was Hard To Watch

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    #37

    My GF Said To Post Here. We Were Short And Had To Improvise

    My GF Said To Post Here. We Were Short And Had To Improvise

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    #38

    Wearing Safety Harness, But Not Tied To Anything (Mexico)

    Wearing Safety Harness, But Not Tied To Anything (Mexico)

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