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The balcony makes a perfect ladder

2006-10-11T09:55:00+01:00

At least the hi-vis jacket means this worker will be easily spotted when he falls

Kevin Harrington spotted this daredevil at a building site in Chester.

Dangerous working practice in Chester

Dangerous working practice in Chester

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