35 Funny OSHA Fails Where Safety Definitely Wasn’t First
While most people follow the rules, there’s always someone who thinks they know better—and that’s when funny OSHA fails happen. Decades of safety protocols tossed aside like a ladder without a spotter.
This online group is dedicated to calling out these baffling and hilarious fails. Sure, they might finish the job quicker, but they definitely don’t look smarter doing it. Let’s just hope OSHA isn’t watching.
1. “The More You Look The Worse It Gets”
2. “Covered In Stainless Steel Dust With No Face Masks Or Respirators”
3. “Road Out Front My Parents’ Place In Rural West Getting Re-Paved”
4. “New Ceiling Lights In My Workplace Are Powered By Putting 220v Mains Voltage Into Metal Railing With Scissor Clips. The Ceilings Are Low Enough That I Could Touch The Railings If I Stretch Enough. They Were Done This Way For ‘Aesthetics'”
5. “We All Like A Little Bit Of Shade Right?”
6. “Builder Took Out The Scaffolding Early And Emailed Us To “Think OSHA” When Looking At His Solution For Our Guys.”
7. “4 Ladders Is As Good As One”
8. “What’s The Fastest Way To Get Workers On A Roof?”
9. “The ‘Stairs’ I’m Expected To Climb Daily”
10. “Invisible Forklift”
11. “At Least He Let His Wife Drive”
12. “Fuel Spill Clean-Up”
13. “Totally Safe, It’s A Load-Bearing Dumpster”
14. “Post-It: The Traditional Way To Mitigate Workplace Danger”
15. “What My Grandpa Was Using To Change Photos Above The Stairs”
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17. “This Fire Extinguisher In The Gift Shop At Super Mario World At Universal Studios Hollywood Is A Month Overdue For Its Annual Inspection”
18. 1″ Polyethylene Pipe Used For Handrail
19. “Found A Stocker At Work Using This Broken Steak Knife To Cut Open Boxes”
20. “Construction Workers At Epcot, Disneyworld, Early 1980s”
21. “Grandpa’s Asbestos Tin”
22. “Only A Matter Of Time Until Maximizing Profits. Bankrupts The Whole Company”
23. “From A Power Washer Advertisement: Look How Easy It Cuts Through Soft Material!”
24. “Removing Lead Paint With A Blowtorch Without A Mask”
25. “My Guys’ Sense Of Humor When I Point Out Three Uncovered Hole Hazards On A Job Site”
26. “Suggested Friend. This Is His Facebook Picture”
27. “Bro Forgot To Use The Volt Cutters”
28. “I’m Hoping The Oil From The Fryer Is At Least Cold When They Try This…”
29. “Got It”
30. “Great Grandpa Electrical Work In The 60s”
31. “Is This Bad”
32. “This Company Does This On A Daily. They Have Shoring Equipment But It’s Not Convenient”
33. “Staples (Hazlet Nj) Blocked Fire Exit And No Restrooms”
34. “I Wish This Was Fake, Saw This At A Guy’s House While Doing A Marketplace Deal”
35. “I’ve Been In Construction 13 Years And I’ve Never Seen This. Anybody Have An Explanation…?”
