Have you ever been forced to sit through endless lectures on workplace safety? Apparently these people never have, though maybe they should.
In An Emergency, Please Read This Sign
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And may the odds be ever in your favor.
Call Before You Dig
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So THIS is why the cable internet keeps going out all the time.
Keep ALL Metal OUT of the MRI Room
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MRIs are no joke. Any doctor or nurse who has come close could easily tell you!
Always Have A Spotter Or Two
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And while you're at it, make sure one of them is Atlas. (You know, Greek god who held up the Earth?)
Never Use Electricity Near Water
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Not even if you think this is a good way to go fishing. It's not.
Make Sure Your Safety Harness Is Rigged To A Sturdy Object
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"Mike, Chris, you're both sturdy objects right?"
Detach Tractor Before Lifting
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The poor cab just looks so sad and defeated. "This is my life now."
Check For Proper Certifications Before Hiring A Heavy-Equipment Operator
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And you're riding a stairway to heaven?
Make Sure Your Vehicle Can Operate From A Stable Position
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This should be a construction workers nightmare: sitting precariously on top of a building you're in the middle of destroying with no way out.
Use Only Mature Trees To Suspend Power Wires
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Let's play a game, we'll call it "electrical limbo."
Notify Oncoming Traffic Of Your Worksite Using A Flagman, Or A Visible Sign
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Alternatively, if you just crash into your worksite yourself, the accident scene might serve as enough of a warning. Maybe.
Make Sure Your Bridge Is Built On A Strong Foundation
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It's like the foundation of any good working relationship.
MythBusters Does Not Provide Good Examples Of Safety Code
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And yet they somehow manage to avoid getting hurt. Jamie looks like he should be on fire!
Always Use The Safest Ladder For The Job
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Key emphasis on the word "ladder."
Seal And Secure All Infectious Materials Before Transport
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Do you want a zombie apocalypse? Because this is how you get a zombie apocalypse.
Don’t Take Chances With Valuable Equipment
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If you don't want to be safe for yourself, at least think of the cars. The beautiful, fast cars.
Make Certain All Electrical Wiring Is Properly Grounded
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Whoever did this clearly likes to live dangerously.
Call An Electrician Instead Of Forcing Your Breaker Switch On
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Ah, yes, the classic daisy-chain of power strips. This is something you never try more than once.
Use A Safety Harness To Prevent Injury
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Not just for yourself, it seems these people decided to harness their equipment for 'extra' safety.
Use Proper Signage To Maintain A Safe Work Area
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The best place to base a three-story ladder is where the floor is slippery and wet, no?
Order Replacement Parts From Your Manufacturer To Ensure A Proper Fit
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This screwdriver is rated for like 9,000 lbs right? Eh, close enough.
Remove Loose Heavy Objects While Digging
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How much faith do you have in two flimsy little logs? There more like twigs compared to that boulder.
Wear. A. Safety. HARNESS
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Unless of course you meant to shovel your friend right off the roof. In which case you should probably find a new line of work.
Never Solder Above Your Head
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We can't even look at this without our eyes watering.
Use An A-Frame Ladder And Spotters For Hard-To-Reach Tasks
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It was at this exact moment that Mark realized he had made a grave mistake.
Use Cable Protection During Road Construction To Allow Traffic To Flow Freely
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The train will probably just jump right over those ramps, no?
Hotel California Emergency Exit
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You can check out anytime you'd like, but you can never leave.