Safety should always come first, no matter what you’re doing: whether you’re planning a dip in the ocean on your vacation or fixing a leaky roof at home. There’s simply no good reason to cut corners when it comes to protecting yourself and others.
But if you’re curious about what can go wrong when people throw caution (and common sense) out the window, you don’t have to look far. One scroll through the Engineer Zamora Facebook page will show you exactly how hilariously (and terrifyingly) reckless some people can be. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the most jaw-dropping safety fails shared on the page. Get ready to shake your head, laugh nervously, and maybe double-check your own toolbox.
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Most of us spend a huge chunk of our lives at work, whether it’s at a bustling office, a factory floor, or a cozy little shop. And while we all get caught up in meetings, deadlines, and to-do lists, safety often takes a backseat. But it shouldn’t, because understanding why workplace accidents happen is the first step to stopping them. Sometimes, it’s the simplest oversight that leads to the biggest trouble.
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If your job keeps you glued to a desk, you might think you’re safe, but repetitive tasks can quietly take a toll. Repetitive Strain Injury is exactly what it sounds like: tiny, repeated movements that slowly cause pain in your wrists, shoulders, neck, or back. Typing all day, clicking a mouse, or sitting in a bad posture for hours can do real damage over time. Even people on assembly lines or in packaging face this, so switching things up and taking breaks really does help!
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