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24.06.2010

Death wish steel erectors

Steel erectors traditionally had a reputation for taking high rise risks, in some places they still do.

The following photos were sent in from the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Here is the building, can you spot the men?


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Here they are


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Here is one of their items of access equipment


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A closer look reveals the platform arrangement - the 'scaffold' is not the route to the roof though


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Here is the way up! two ladders, one of which is particularly dodgy


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A close up reveals the detail - look at that rung spacing! not to mention its footing




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