It’s not clear from the picture how this gentleman arrived at his precarious perch. What is clear, is that he’s got a fast way to get down – straight through the unprotected openings behind and to the side of him. Let’s break this down:

1. All it would take for our wayward roofer to meet his demise would be losing his balance from a slight wobble or sway caused by standing up after being bent over.
2. Or maybe he’d be so focused on his current task that he’d forget the sketchy platform he was standing on was not much wider than him. […]

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