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. Sothis internet groupdocuments 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.This post may includeaffiliate links.

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. Sothis internet groupdocuments 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.

This post may includeaffiliate links.

This Will Go Swimmingly

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

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Removal Of Original Torch In 1985. Cool Harness

More Than One Problem Here…

New Machine-Guarding Safety Measures

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

It’s Probably Fine

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

I Guess I’ll Just Die

A Safety Refresher Might Be Necessary

The Wharehouse Across From My Job

This Is His First Day In The Industry

My Buddy Just Snapped Me This…

Might Wanna Strap That Down, Pa Roads Get Bumpy

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

Beam Me Up Scotty

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The Old “Regulations Say That’s Forbidden, But Absolutely Everyone Does It Like That”

Totally Passes The Inspection

When Life Gives You Short Ladders

Just Put Some Caulk In It It’ll Be Fine

Too Hot For Safety

Someone Was Welding Next To The Paint Bucket

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

My Co-Worker Is A Genious

Came Into Work To See This, Made A Meme

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

I Was Told There Were Tie Off Points On The Decks

Always Keep Your Msds Book In A Safe Place

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Someone Forgot To Strap In Carts Of Hospital Waste Inside This Truck

My Employer Says They Care About Workers Safety

Spider-Man?

No Hardhat, Wrong Shoes, Should Probably Fire Her On The Spot, Her Mother Might Object Though

Protecting What’s Important To Him

When U Reach The Tipping Point Of Your Crane U Can Move The Crane.. Or Call A Friend To Help Hold U Down

Crane Operator Thought A 75 Ton Grear Box Didn’t Need To Be Lifted Perpendicular To The Tracks. The Corner Sank 18" And Nearly Tipped Over

Happiest Place On Earth To Break Safety Regulations

Nothing To See Here

How’s It Hanging?

“Yes The Asbestos Abatement Is All Done , It’s Ready For You To Work On!”

Check Your Ladders Before You Climb!

Improper Tie Down Situation

When The Down Riggers Can’t Quite Get That Lift Level

Guy In Video Actually Says, “Production First, Safety Second."

Earlier Today At Noryangjin Seafood Market In Seoul

Guards Aren’t Just There To Get In The Way

Cardboard Baler

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Little Breeze On Them Toes, Never Come Home With Sweaty Socks After A Long Day’s Work

Heard Yall Like Cribbing

Found At My Local Scratch And Dent Appliance Place. I Swear I Heard Him Say “Hey, Can You Go A Little Faster, It’s Hot In Here And I Need A Breeze.” They Were Carrying Boxes And He Was Kinda Just Sitting On Them To Hold Them In Place

At Least He’s Not On The Top Two Rungs…lol

Seen On Facebook… Looks Sturdy Enough!

Shoring Checks Out

Finally Found One. Leaf Blower To Clean The Gutters On My 3 Story Apt Building

Deck Space Program?

Asbestos Can Be Buried Right?

Nothing Good Can Come From This. Why Would Anyone Make It?

Wood Extension Feet On A Fibreglass Ladder. Looks Good To Me Boss!

Pulled Up Behind This Disaster While On The Way To My Jobsite

Safe Enough-Ish

New Corporate Safety Manager

Found A Photo From A Construction Site I Used To Work At

We Just Had A Safety Training Course About Ladders A Couple Of Weeks Ago

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

Stairway To Heaven

I Was Told This Would Fit Here

“It’s Not That Bent Is It?” - My Idiot Supervisor

Have No Fear A Ladder Stabilizer Is Here

They Said The Basket Moved Around A Lot

Of Course It’s Safe. If You’re Watching 10m Afar (Caught One In The Wild Here In Brazil)

Inpalement For Hire

Spotted At A Safeway Some Years Ago

Don’t Hire Unqualified Drivers

Let’s Quickly Get Ahead Of This Guy And Give A Warning

Replacing Cheap Fuses With High Quality Fuses. Now I Dont Need To Replace Them Often

Electrician Fail #2 - Used 1mm Instead Of 2.5 For Aircon Install. Wires Got A Bit Toasty

Boss Says “At Least They Put A Block To Make It Safer.” Bruh

When It’s Just Too Nice Of A Day Out

“I Was Just Doing My Job”

That’s Ok, I Guess I Don’t Need Ppe

Two Birds One Stone, Gas Cylinder Is Secure, And Stabilizes The Platform. The Cylinder Is Also Perfectly Aimed At The Window Of The Store, For Maximum Safety

For Your Safety Customers Are In Work Areas

I Will Definitely Not Be Washing My Hands With This

“Think Safety”

Mmm Tasty

Oc This Is The Gate They Put In At My Job. Maybe I’m Am Idiot For Walking Into This?

Two Violations For The Price Of One!

Interesting Man-Lift…

So, I Walk In To This This Morning:

Looks Safe To Me

They Said The Basket Moved Around A Lot

Spotted At A Safeway Some Years Ago

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