For Valentine’s Day, SafetyXChange would like to pay homage to some of history’s greatest lovers. Sure, these men and women are skilled in the art of love. But has anyone ever stopped to consider their health and safety habits? That’s what we’re here to do.

ROMEO & JULIET
Kids! They think they’re indestructible. There’s Juliet up in that balcony being serenaded by Romeo and is she wearing any fall protection? Of course not! “Safety harness, safety harness, wherefor art thou?”
Grade: F

ANTONY & CLEOPATRA
Tut, tut, Cleo. See what happens when you don’t watch out for your asp!?
Grade: C-

SCARLET & RHETT
As fire wardens, these two leave much to be desired. Riding around burning Atlanta in their buggy like they’re made of Kevlar. Fire safety? Frankly, my dear, they don’t give a damn!
Grade: D+

RICK & ILSA (Casablanca)
A tarmac on a foggy night a few feet away from a plane’s whirling propellors is not the safest setting to end a relationship. They may always have Paris but they don’t have a jot of common sense.
Grade: D

BRAD & ANGELINA
They’re the Pitts.
Grade: F-

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