February 7, 2007
Construction workers jackass on youtube
Bored constructions workers, have been videotaping themselves for the last three months and posting their footage on YouTube doing such dangerous "jackass" pranks on constructions sites as: diving into a container full of wet cement , sitting inside a cement mixer as it rotates or setting fire to each others' helmets and shoes.
"But not everyone is amused - one firm has threatened action against employees, while the Health and Safety Executive is also investigating, reports Metro .
Another person failing to see the funny side is Stephen Williams, chief inspector of construction for the Health and Safety Executive. 'Some of the behaviour shown is criminal assault, breaches and health and safety legislation, and bullying.' he said.
G Bailey chief executive Mark Andrews said: 'The content of the video we have been shown is utterly disgusting. The firm not only bans violent or dangerous behaviour on-site, but also the use of mobile phones, he added."
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