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This picture was taken in London by Nicholas Childs of The Nicholas Childs Partnership.
He says: “The operative was painting at seventh floor level. He had no harness or restraint and would only need to step back to admire his work …”
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“Not only is the plank precariously balanced but there is also a significant fall as the windmill is perched above a rocky outcrop,” notes Clive Woodford, who took this photo while on holiday in Crete.
Thanks to reader Martin Thorp who sent in this image, which he took in Brussels. Martin says: “The operative was half out of the basket while his mate leans against the controls - no helmets or harnesses!”
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