This is a photo from Khan el-Khalili in Cairo. The public (including us) thought nothing of walking under this JCB while it was in operation – it was being used for lifting concrete drainage sections. (It was a nice gesture that the guys stopped to smile at the camera.)

Postscript

Denise Burgess, associate director, Turner & Townsend

If you have photos of unusual approaches to health and safety – or any other remarkable happenings on site – email them to us at building@cmpinformation.com or send a print to Nick Jones at the postal address below. There’s a £25 drinks voucher for every one we publish.

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