Just how stupid do you have to be to attempt home improvements in this way?

"The perfect example of how not to work safely," according to D. P. Oldham, who sent this photo in from Manchester.

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Just how stupid do you have to be to attempt home improvements in this way?

"The perfect example of how not to work safely," according to D. P. Oldham, who sent this photo in from Manchester.
2007-12-19T12:41:00Z
What better way to spend a hot afternoon than to be hung upside down over the edge of an empty pool with paint brush in hand?
2007-12-12T11:49:00Z
These men appear to be enjoying the view, but how do they propose to get back down?
2007-12-10T13:49:00Z By Alex Smith and Alex Smith Alex Smith
Why does the scaffolding stop one level short of the roof? Why is there no edge protection? And why aren't those workers wearing any PPE?
2026-06-17T12:13:00Z By Tom Lowe
Main entrance space with arched glass roof opens after nine-year construction programme
2026-06-17T11:43:00Z By Dave Rogers
Growth sectors include infrastructure and public new housing
2026-06-17T10:32:00Z
Two floors to be added to 15-year-old building at 11 Baker Street
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