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HAZARDOUS JOBS

Added on: 19th Jun 2015

 

ROOFERS

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Roofing’s death statistics currently stand at 34 deaths per 100,000 roofers.

A roofer’s work condition usually involves having to work on the

highest height of a roof during windy conditions, watching out for

electrical equipment, and walking on steep pitches. Roofing also

involves the risk of falling from the roof, scaffolding and ladders,

or from burning themselves from the toxic and flammable substances

that roofers have to work with.

 

 

TRUCK DRIVERS

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There are lots of accidents involving truck drivers due to fatigue,

irregular working hours, bad roads, harsh weather, the size of the

vehicles, and other contributing factors. Another hazard for truck drivers

involves driving on icy roads which possesses the greatest threat

especially in the winter months.

 

 

REFUSE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIAL COLLECTOR

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We understand the fact that garbage disposal is a dirty job. However,

its dangers may not be entirely apparent. Nevertheless, garbage

collecting is a dangerous job. Workers are exposed to unknown items that

may in fact be bio-hazards and as such could pose serious infectious risks.

Moreover, workers are exposed to powerful hydraulic machines that can

severely injure and even kill.

 

 

POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

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It’s not surprising that law enforcement is on our list. Police officers

have to deal with dangerous situations on a daily basis; situations that

could involve armed robberies, assault, terrorist threats, etc. Ironically,

the main cause of police casualties does not stem from firearm related

fatalities but rather from traffic incidents. This could be due to instances

such as high speed chases and or traffic pull overs.

 

 

STUNTMEN

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Stuntmen perform amazing feats all in the name of entertainment.

However, probably one of the most amazing things about their jobs is

the high risk associated with it. In 2012, 2.5 out of 1,000 fatalities were

reported in this profession. That’s a higher risk than law enforcement!

 

 

PROFESSIONAL AIRCRAFT PILOTS AND FLIGHT ENGINEERS

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Pilots and flight engineers had 56 deaths per 100,000 workers in 2011,

making this the third most dangerous occupation in the United States.

This fatality statistic is fuelled by airplane crashes related to o

perator fatigue.

 

 

LOGGERS

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Loggers go by the name of lumberjacks, woodcutters or woodhicks and

their main occupation involves harvesting lumber. However, their job

occupation is considered to be one of the most dangerous jobs available

with a fatality statistic of 91.9 out of 100,000. Injuries from falling trees,

severed limbs from cutting machines, tractor fatalities, etc.,

all contribute to this fatality statistic.

 

 

COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN

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According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention,

commercial fishing is one of the most dangerous occupations in the

United States. During 1992-2008, an annual average of 58 reported

deaths occurred (that’s 128 deaths per 100,000 worker). The main

causes of fatalities stem from vessel disasters (261 deaths, 52%) or

falling overboard (155 deaths, 31%).

 


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