Funny,FailsDEC 9, 2025

46 Work Moments So Reckless They Should Be Used In Training Videos

Greta Jaruševičiūtė, Adelaide May Ross and Ilona Baliūnaitė

Safety in the workplace should be a no-brainer. You’re there to earn a paycheck, not to have fun, so it’s important to follow all the rules. After all, you’re only endangering yourself by cutting corners!

But for some reason, there are plenty of employees out there who seem dedicated to living life on the edge (sometimes literally). We took a trip to the OSHA subreddit and gathered some of their most egregious photos below. From balancing on multiple ladders at once to using power tools without any protection, the workers featured here seem to think that they have nine lives. Good luck getting through this list without having a heart attack, pandas, and be sure to upvote the photos that give you a greater appreciation for your desk job.

#21 My Dad Sent Me This

Worker standing in a deep trench next to a pipe without proper safety measures, ignoring safety protocol hazards.

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Another issue that can lead to dangerous decisions in the workplace is when employees feel disengaged. If they don’t care about their work and are simply just trying to get through the day, they might not be present or aware of the risks involved in their work. It’s crucial for employers to make sure all of their workers have proper, thorough training. And if they notice that anyone’s starting to become complacent, they should address that issue before it’s too late.

#22 Is This Ok?

Construction truck dangerously elevated on unstable wooden blocks, showcasing employees blatantly ignoring safety protocol on a slope.

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#23 Good Place For A Nap

Worker dangerously lying inside wood chipper ignoring safety protocol near street cones and trash bins.

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#24 Came Across This Emergency Exit At The Supermarket

Grocery store aisle blocked by stacked soda crates, posing a safety hazard and ignoring safety protocol risks.

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Are you starting to appreciate your cushy office job after scrolling through these photos, pandas? Keep upvoting the ones that nearly gave you a heart attack, and let us know in the comments below what the most dangerous thing you’ve ever witnessed at work was. Then, if you’re looking for another list featuring photos that definitely include OSHA violations, check out this Bored Panda article next!