30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

Many construction roles are physically demanding which is why it is considered hard work. Every day requires lifting heavy materials and operating dangerous tools while maintaining attention to detail and following a tight schedule. Not to mention all the early mornings and late nights!

So to make it a bit easier for themselves, some workers cut corners. However, that often involves taking up more risk. And the Instagram account ‘Construction Fails‘ is here to remind everyone that there’s a limit to how far you can push these boundaries.

#1 ”not My Job” Awards Goes To ⠀

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#2 Rules For The Jobsite

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#3 This Will Be The New Way To Get Around All Job Sites

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#4 Nothing To See Here Folks

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#5 The Most Appropriate Anchor Point

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#6 Bob Doesn’t Do Just One Safety Infraction, He Does Many

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#7 Is This Any Better Bob?

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#8 Bobs Solution When The Trench Is Just A Little Too Deep For The Bucket

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#9 Why Bother Getting A Lift When You Have Three Ladders And Some Lumber Right Bob

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#10 When Electrician Bob Runs His Conduit Where You Told Him Not To

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#11 Bob Hold On I’ll Give You A Hand Out

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#12 This Has Been Posted All Over

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#13 Real Heroes Don’t Wear Capes, Real Heroes Strap Loads To The Roof And Pray

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#14 The Backside Of The Rebar Really Needed To Be Inspected Didn’t It Bob

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#15 Don’t Worry Guys.the Taper Will Fix It Haha

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#16 Builder Bob Hiding From Monday’s!

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#17 Hey Bob Just Drop Her Right Over There

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#18 Yea Bob We’ve Got The Same Feeling About This Week As Well

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#19 Bob Quick The Safety Inspector Is Here, Get Rid Of The Lift

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#20 Who Needs Scaffolding For Stairs When You Have Bob Ingenuity

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#21 When The Electrician Is Using The Lift Bob Improvises

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#22 Just Use The Hazard Notice Board Bob, It’ll Be Fine

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#23 It’s Ladder Week At Construction Fails – Pay Attention Osha! When That Top Rung Just Won’t Be Enough

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#24 Bob You Remember To Put Up The Pylons Right?

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#25 I Feel Like Bob Is Starting To Tell A Story

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#26 Bob Doesn’t Have An Operators License So He Hand Digs

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#27 Hey Bob Can You Go Grab The Bucket Off The Top Shelf?

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#28 Nailed It

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#29 Bob Just Doesn’t Have Time To Rent Scissor Lifts

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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#30 I Got You Bob

30 Times Construction Workers Tried To Cut Corners But Things Took A Turn For The Worse

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