Iron worker connectors ride on beam at Random House building at 1540 Broadway in New York City

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Riding on beams is against OSHA regulations, but iron workers argue that it's the safest way for them to get up. The alternative is for them to climb up the columns. This photo is part of a four year children's book project on how to build a skyscraper called Skyscraper, published by Random House.

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Size: 5294px × 3586px
Location: Random House Building, 1745 Broadway, New York, NY
Photo credit: © Michael Doolittle / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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