Between life and death in construction works

See those three tiny dots? They are men working on one of the buildings in Cebu I.T. Park (specifically the Skyrise building). When I saw this view, I couldn't help myself, but stopped out of awe and curiosity. These people who worked in the construction industry doing dangerous tasks such as this are quite exceptional to me. They are the ones who do risky works and yet one of those who received the lowest compensation. One time, when the jeepney where I was on passed by this building, I intently looked to see the safety gears used by these working men. I saw a rope being tied on their waists anchored from the top of the building. These small sticks in parallel (most probably made of bamboo) hold their weight as they are suspended with a rope.

As you can see on the third picture, there were also men working at the bottom part of the building.

Working With Death

I was dumbstruck seeing this view from afar as I was walking to enter the vicinity of Ayala Mall (Cebu). These are men working outside the building painting the gigantic wall. I was too curious if they had a harness that will save them in case their feet slipped off from a small platform holding their weight. I wonder what the net is for. It should be a safety tool? I also saw a few men climbing up using a hanging ladder. I don't think I saw a harness on their waist as they were going up. Too brave or too foolish to risk their lives? I don't think this system is safe enough for these workers. Not much safety devices are provided. I don't want to hear one day that someone fell off and broke his bones from doing this painting job because of the company's negligence. God forbids!

How about you, would you dare do this? :D