Guest BlackJesus Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 [url="http://msn.careerbuilder.com/custom/msn/careeradvice/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=604&SiteId=cbmsnhm4604&sc_extcmp=JS_604_hotmail1&cbRecursionCnt=2&cbsid=64a802992d3a470284cc0b55cbae25c7-181190530-wi-2"]http://msn.careerbuilder.com/custom/msn/ca...-181190530-wi-2[/url] [quote][u]10 Most Dangerous Jobs By Laura Morsch CareerBuilder.com [/u] They help us build our houses and feed our families. They deliver our packages and take away our trash, and when we need a ride, they're there to whisk us away. And they're risking their lives to do it. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the workers most likely to be killed at work aren't the ones donning bullet-proof vests to capture criminals or saving victims from fire-engulfed buildings. Instead, the workers most likely to die on the job are the ones who help provide us with our daily needs like a safe home, food and electricity. The typical worker has a low risk of fatal injuries at work – the fatality rate for all occupations is 4.1 per 100,000 employed. But these hazardous jobs, all of which had a minimum of 30 fatalities in 2004 and 40,000 people employed, are far riskier. The BLS lists these occupations as 10 of the most dangerous in the nation: [b]1. Logging workers[/b] Fatalities: 92.4 per 100,000 employed Median Pay: $29,730 Logging and timber workers duties include cutting down trees and cutting and moving logs, providing the raw material for countless products. The nature of their work puts them at constant risk of being killed by heavy, falling objects. [b]2. Aircraft pilots and flight engineers [/b] Fatalities: 92.4 per 100,000 employed Median pay: $129,250 – but may be much lower for commercial pilots. Although aircraft pilots and flight engineers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the nation, don't swear off air travel just yet. This category also includes commercial pilots of smaller aircrafts – including crop dusters and air taxis – that are far more likely to crash than your typical 747. [b]3. Fishers and related workers [/b] Fatalities: 86.4 per 100,000 employed Median Pay: $24,100 Fishers endure storms, fog, wind and hazardous working conditions before bringing you the fresh salmon on your dinner plate. Perilous weather puts fishers at risk of drowning if their boat capsizes or they fall overboard. And if they suffer serious injuries while at sea, help isn't readily available. [b]4. Structural iron and steel workers [/b] Fatalities: 47 per 100,000 employed Median pay: $42,430 These workers climb dozens of stories to lay the iron and steel that form buildings, bridges and other structures. Despite strapping on harnesses and other safety gear, structural iron and steel workers face a high risk of fatal injuries from falls. [b]5. Refuse and recyclable material collectors [/b] Fatalities: 43.2 per 100,000 employed Median pay: $25,760 When refuse and recyclable material collectors take away your trash, they risk traffic accidents and fatal injuries from explosions of hazardous materials. According to a University of Miami study, the leading cause of on-the-job fatalities for these workers is impatient motorists who try to pass the garbage truck and hit the driver. [b]6. Farmers and ranchers[/b] Fatalities: 37.5 per 100,000 employed Median pay: $40,440 Farmers and ranchers raise animals and plant, cultivate and harvest crops used to produce our food. However, the tractors and machinery used by these workers can be very dangerous: Non-highway vehicle accidents accounted for 40 percent of occupational fatalities for farmers and ranchers in 2004. [b]7. Roofers [/b] Fatalities: 34.9 per 100,000 employed Median pay: $30,840 When these workers climb atop your house to build or repair your roof, they risk slipping or falling from scaffolds, ladders, or roofs, or burning themselves on flammable, toxic materials. [b]8. Electrical power line installers and repairers [/b] Fatalities: 30 per 100,000 employed Median pay: $49,100 When your lights go out, line installers and repairers climb power poles and towers to get your electricity up and running. Power lines are typically high off the ground, so workers are at high risk of injury due to falls. Plus, these workers are often at risk of electrocution from contact with the high-voltage power lines. [b]9. Driver/sales workers and truck drivers [/b] Fatalities: 27.6 per 100,000 employed Truck driver median pay: $33,520 Driver/sales worker median pay: $20,090 Truck drivers transport goods including cars and livestock, and driver/sales workers deliver and sell their firm’s products over established routes. Both groups spend the majority of their time on the road, putting them at high risk of highway vehicle crashes. [b]10. Taxi drivers and chauffeurs [/b] Fatalities: 24.2 per 100,000 employed Median pay: $19,570 The dangers of shuttling around patrons go far beyond highway crashes. Taxi drivers, who often work alone and carry large amounts of cash, may also find themselves victims of robbery and homicide.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steggyD Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 [quote]7. Roofers Fatalities: 34.9 per 100,000 employed Median pay: $30,840 When these workers climb atop your house to build or repair your roof, they risk slipping or falling from scaffolds, ladders, or roofs, or burning themselves on flammable, toxic materials.[/quote] I used to do this with my father. It is pretty dangerous. I've come close to falling off of a 3rd floor house once. I was slicing shingles down an angle of the roof, working backwards. Next thing I know, a foot was hanging off the edge of the roof. Luckily, I figured it out before I stepped all the way back. I launched myself forward, hugging the roof. [img]http://forum.go-bengals.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/18.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodey319 Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 i really didnt see any surprises in there. A lot of people say being a cop is most dangerous but there is something like 100 cops killed per year in the US and there are tons of cops so the percentage is low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 I drove a Taxi for a few years when I was in my early 20s and I can't count the # of times I felt my life was in jeopardy It was fun at times especially picking up drunk women and I was bringing home some good cash also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scales Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 That list is weak, maybe most dangerous in America, but in the entire world i gotta take a look at things like... Deep sea diver---A Deep sea Diver who repairs oil rigs, and other submerged machinery and equipment... AirCraft Carrier Flight Deck personel-I did this one and it's no joke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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