Hilarious pictures show men in very dangerous situations

Women famously have a longer life expectancy than men – and these photos might go some way towards explaining why.  

People have been sharing hilarious – and occasionally nail-biting – images of men putting themselves in some very dangerous situations at work.

Proving that some jobs are best left up to professionals, one man ignored basic safety rules by swapping a step ladder for a friend’s shoulders.

And rather than step outside for a smoke break, another man decided to light his cigarette with a blow torch.

In another photo, despite an array of signs warning of poison, a group of men are seen enjoying lunch in a less than appropriate spot. 

Below FEMAIL reveals the men who really should have put safety first…

Hitching a ride! Rather than tie this fridge to the car, this man thought it would be easier to hold it in place himself

Balancing act! Though a step ladder might have been easier, this man decided his friend's shoulders would help him get those hard to reach places

Balancing act! Though a step ladder might have been easier, this man decided his friend’s shoulders would help him get those hard to reach places

Don't look down! This man managed to hold on to a window frame to stop him falling from the top of a building

Don’t look down! This man managed to hold on to a window frame to stop him falling from the top of a building

Fire hazard! A traditional lighter would have been a much safety choice to light this man's cigarette

Fire hazard! A traditional lighter would have been a much safety choice to light this man’s cigarette

Hanging in the balance! This man went to extremes to change a lightbulb

Hanging in the balance! This man went to extremes to change a lightbulb

They were warned! These men enjoyed a buffet right next to a sign that warned them about poisoning 

They were warned! These men enjoyed a buffet right next to a sign that warned them about poisoning 

What health a safety? This brave (or stupid) man balanced his ladder on four buckets

What health a safety? This brave (or stupid) man balanced his ladder on four buckets

Not sure that's safe! Trying to protect himself, this man used an empty water bottle in place opf a safety helmet

Not sure that’s safe! Trying to protect himself, this man used an empty water bottle in place opf a safety helmet

Photo opportunity! This man decided to take a very close up shot of his gun

Photo opportunity! This man decided to take a very close up shot of his gun

That can't end well! This man's makeshift safety harness didn't look very safe

That can’t end well! This man’s makeshift safety harness didn’t look very safe

Dangerous! This man tried to protect himself with a single sheet of paper

Dangerous! This man tried to protect himself with a single sheet of paper

Long way down! This construction worker didn't appear to be following health and safety rules

Long way down! This construction worker didn’t appear to be following health and safety rules

It's getting hot in here! This man balanced a hot flame between his legs while he adjusted his hat

It’s getting hot in here! This man balanced a hot flame between his legs while he adjusted his hat

Messing around! These co-workers found a rather creative way to get dressed

Messing around! These co-workers found a rather creative way to get dressed

Strike a pose! This daredevil found a very dangerous photo opportunity he couldn't resist

Strike a pose! This daredevil found a very dangerous photo opportunity he couldn’t resist

This won't end well! Clearly not thinking this through, this man rested his ladder against a tree he was cutting down

This won’t end well! Clearly not thinking this through, this man rested his ladder against a tree he was cutting down

Sinfully bad! While fixing a church roof, this man decided to balance on the back of his truck

Sinfully bad! While fixing a church roof, this man decided to balance on the back of his truck

Don't drop it! Rather than splurge on a removal van, these men decided to do it themselves

Don’t drop it! Rather than splurge on a removal van, these men decided to do it themselves

What's going on here? This man decided to do his handiwork in his underwear on the balcony

What’s going on here? This man decided to do his handiwork in his underwear on the balcony

Cutting corners! These workers decided to lift a truck with a crane

Cutting corners! These workers decided to lift a truck with a crane

That's got to hurt! This man probably regrets not wearing safety goggles

That’s got to hurt! This man probably regrets not wearing safety goggles

Did they forget their ladder? These workers decided a little teamwork would get this dangerous job done

Did they forget their ladder? These workers decided a little teamwork would get this dangerous job done

 

 

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