Maybe the worker in this week's Absolute Shocker was hopint that his trousers would camouflage him during this dangerous operation

Unfortunately he was spotted by one of our eagle-eyed readers who took this photo.

One slip and he would join the statistics of people who have been killed or seriously injured after falling off a forklift pallet.

Work at height requires access equipment suitable for the task. In this case, a forklift is not the right solution.

If you are using a forklift to lift a person, a purpose-designed man-box physically secured to the forklift is required. The operator must be at the forklift controls at all times. Both the forklift and the man-box must also meet relevant safety standards.

Due to the cluttered and restrictive work area, the operator of this gantry crane is putting himself at risk by standing under the suspended load. It is essential that sufficiently clear space is maintained so that the operator can stand outside the operating envelope of the crane.

Safety can be also improved for the operator by him wearing safety helmets and protective eyewear.

Employers should ensure standard operating procedures are in place that:

• Prevent people from travelling or working under suspended loads
• Ensure that the suspended load is within the Working Load Limit of the crane
• Chack that the load is properly secured