This photo was snapped in Australia, so it was probably a nice day to be working outside, but this guy is more than a little light on fall protection equipment and other safety gear. One slip and he could face some heavy personal consequences.
Leaving this telescopic boom on the flat deck is easier than unloading it and placing it on firm ground. But think about the all the things that could go wrong....
A well-placed safety sign is a good reminder for your workers and visitors, but this photograph shows a dizzying array of "watch your step" warning signs that could actually distract workers and lead to a fall on this stairway.
This makeshift scaffold, made from ladders lashed together, screams trouble even before anyone sets foot on it.
Will this flimsy makeshift car hoist hold out? Who knows, but we wouldn't want to be the guy under it attempting to find out.
What happened to these cones?
Here's an example of how not to inspect a roof. This unsafe practice provides no fall prevention nor protection against what would likely be a fatal fall.
This picture illustrates an unbelievable support system for a crane's outriggers.
The only potential safety feature in this photograph is the grass at the base of this unsafe scaffolding. It might slightly cushion the impact should a worker fall from it.
This picture illustrates a depressingly common half-measure in construction--the use of an unsafe work platform that provides zero fall protection to workers.
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This rickety looking set-up is enough to raise the hair on your neck.
Working in any trench without safeguards against collapse is risky, but this photo shows workers toiling in a deep, mucky one with lots of water in the bottom. It's a recipe for disaster.
Unprotected excavations and unguarded floor openings result in countless preventable injuries and fatalities around the world every year. Here's a picture illustrating this type of hazard.
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Whatever part of this safety footwear which was considered to be “safe” by the wearer is something that only he would know.
You never know what you might snag if you excavate before calling to find out the location of underground utilities.
Balancing one-handed on a railing several feet above the ground without any form of fall protection could be this maintenance worker's downfall.
One of the safety violations in this image is almost screaming at you, it's so obvious.
Someone has added a few contaminants of his own to this eyewash station.
Does this graphic ACTUALLY depict a man washing his hands in a urinal? What is going on?
Want to show your employees an example of unsafe work practices? This construction worker is a frightening example of being a step away from a fatal fall.
These workers are taking a potentially deadly risk by tying off to one another
This photograph of bricks tumbling from a scaffold shows how vital it is for workers to secure tools and materials against movement when working from scaffolds or other elevated areas. Anyone working or walking below could easily have been killed by the falling materials.
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