A daredevil worker was spotted walking along a crane without using any safety equipment.
The builder was seen shimmying along the operating arm at a height of at least 10 storeys.
Immediately below him was an under-construction building filled with steel bars and scaffolding.
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The unnamed worker was wearing a hard hat at the time, but apparently no harness or safety equipment for working at such a height.
He was spotted walking along the boom in the Taiwanese city of Taoyuan.
The Labour Inspection Office was notified about the worker’s alleged crane walk and conducted an inspection, as reported by What’s The Jam.
Spokesperson Wei Guangfu said: “When working at a height of two or more metres, where there is a risk of fall, workers must ensure they wear safety harnesses, helmets, and other necessary protective equipment.”
The authorities said the construction site had violated several safety rules and will face a fine of between £708 (TWD 30,000) and £7,085 (TWD 300,000).
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They also demanded several immediate changes to the working conditions at the site.
One local commented: “It’s a tragic scene that unfolds at construction sites across Taiwan.
“No one wants to work, and safety rules are ignored.”
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It happened last Wednesday (31 Dec).
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