More OSHA Violations Right Out In The Open
Some workplace mistakes are small enough to laugh off, like forgetting to refill the coffee pot or misplacing the stapler. But some safety disasters are so shockingly unsafe you can practically hear OSHA sighing from across the country. These jaw-dropping moments of questionable judgment are happening right out in the open for everyone to see, and make you wonder how anyone survived them. From rickety ladders to electrical work that looks like haunted house wiring, each scene is a masterclass in safety and what not to do on the job. Common sense will make anyone shake their head in disbelief.
Improvised Sign Hang
Hanging a sign from a wooden plank and ropes turned a simple task into a fall exposure.
Chimney Ladder Chaos
Balancing a step ladder on a chimney’s uneven surface created instability and risky climbing.
Forklift Fumble
A forklift striking a warehouse post threatened structural damage and unsafe operation.
Railing Risk
Choosing a railing over a ladder made reaching high places a dangerous decision.
Under the Load
Crouching beneath a suspended weight exposed workers to severe pressure.
Trailer Tower Trouble
A truck towing another vehicle atop a trailer pushed every rule for load management to the limit.
Gasoline Gambit
Kneeling near open fuel with a lit torch turned routine work into an extreme exposure.
Bee Bucket Blunder
A bucket marked “Bees! Do Not Open” sat unattended, presenting an uncontrolled biological threat.
Plastic Chair Peril
Using a ladder perched on a plastic chair turned electrical work into a precarious position.
Barrel Balancing Act
Standing atop a plastic barrel to reach high branches showcased creative but unsafe improvisation.
Cone Confusion
Placing a traffic cone inside a deep sinkhole hardly warned anyone of the danger.
Fire Alarm Fiasco
An alarm dangling from wiring instead of being mounted could easily fail to signal critical alerts.
Ignored Warnings
A door high on a wall carried a caution sign but offered no real protection against falls.
Rust Meets Grinder
Stacking a grinder atop a rusty saw disc revealed blatant disregard for proper tool handling.
Circular Saw Slip
A circular saw whirred while the cable sprawled across the floor, threatening trip-related accidents.
Ladder Limbo
Workers stretched across two unsafe ladders, one incomplete, one on boxes, challenging every law of stability.
Propane Panic
Parking a propane tank near a burning grill turned a simple setup into a combustible situation.
The Door to Nowhere
A second-floor door that opens to empty air offers no safety platform, inviting obvious hazards.
Torch Gone Rogue
An unstable ladder held a lit torch dangerously close to flammable materials, creating a fire risk.
Forklift Follies
Balancing on forklift forks over a trailer with an unsecured ladder puts workers at serious heights.