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2009′s: 10 Most Dangerous Jobs

Diane — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:22:51 +0000

As 2009 comes to a close, the most dangerous jobs list has arrived from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). You may find yourself rethinking your career choice after reading this, especially since you are not only putting your life at risk. The jobs on the list aren't the highest paying jobs. Plus, many of them don't offer you the greatest benefits if you are hurt or killed on the job. You may want to reconsider your career from a cost-benefit analysis perspective.

Without any further ado, here is the list of the 10 most dangerous jobs for 2009:

10. Cops/Law Enforcement

Cops risk their lives every day. Being a policeman is even more dangerous today than it has been in the past. Our policemen have to deal with gangs, mafia, criminals, and other individuals that break our laws. The job can be especially dangerous when there is a territorial dispute between two street gangs. Law Enforcement is a dangerous profession, but, luckily, individuals still choose it and keep us safe in the process.

9. Truck Drivers

Being a truck driver is one of the most dangerous jobs in America and it’s held by thousands of Americans. Truck drivers have really tight time constraints for pick-ups and deliveries that they have to meet. This means that they travel fast, sometimes getting little sleep, and they must deal with traffic and weather which can put them really far behind. They are even limited on the breaks that they take. They spend their days on the highways carrying heavy loads, trying to make it to the next stop on time. Naturally, this puts them at risk of accidents from fatigue and other factors.

8. Electrical Repairs

Electrical workers are always trying to fix power lines. This means that they work day or night, rain or shine. The combination of water and high voltage power lines mean a higher likelihood that things will go wrong. They face the constant risk of falling and electrocution. Electricians always have to be on guard, making sure that they only touch certain wires and avoid other wires.

7. Roofing

Roofers’ safety is mainly in jeopardy because they act like tough guys and don't harness themselves in. They spend a lot of time putting shingles on and repairing roofs in all sorts of conditions whether it's rain or snow. In these circumstances, roofers have a very high chance of falling.

6. Farmers and Ranchers

Not only do farmers have to deal with animals, but also with machines and Mother Nature. They are the reason that the rest of us are able to survive. Farmers must always be aware so they aren't kicked in the head by an animal or have some piece of machinery injure them. Not long ago, a wildfire killed some farmers were killed in a wildfire while they were trying to gather their cattle. These are just some of the reasons why farming and ranching are so difficult and ultimately dangerous.

5. Pilots

Pilots are not only responsible for themselves but also for the passengers that they carry and whatever they hit in the event of a crash. They fly public airlines, corporate jets, private planes, crop dusters, and more. They not only have to deal with the aspect of flying a plane, but also Mother Nature and faulty parts. Which were factors for the Air France flight that went down off the coast of Brazil.

4. Iron and Steel Workers

These workers have to mold, set, and handle metal construction materials. They build bridges and skyscrapers and have a job that requires them to spend a lot of their time above the ground. If they fall they are in serious trouble. Plus they have to be exceptionally careful because if beams fall on them they can be killed or paralyzed, which may result in them never returning to work.

3. Military

For obvious reasons, military personnel have a very risky job. Soldiers are thrown into conflict equipped with guns, tanks, grenades, bombs, and lots of other weapons in order to try and stop a conflict or take something over. There are always people out to get them so they have to protect themselves and quell opposition. Either way, when you have men and women fully armed, there are bound to be casualties and fatalities.

2. Logging

Unless you have seen "American Loggers" on TV, you may not have realized how dangerous it really is. They work at high altitudes, sometimes on the sides of mountains, removing trees. If they aren't harnessed in properly or paying attention to their surroundings, they may not survive to see nightfall. Logging is a science. If the tree goes down a different way than you expected, you may never be cutting wood again. Once the tree is down though, the danger isn't over. The men need to always be sober because, even if they have already cut down the trees, they still have to get the trees off the mountain.

1. Fishing

Being a professional fisherman may seem like something that would be relaxing but the TV show "Deadliest Catch" proves otherwise. This is the most deadly profession of 2009. These men go out for weeks at a time and have to face Mother Nature and the ocean. In 2008, the Labor Department reported 50 deaths out of 39,000. This boils down to 128.9 per 100,000 full-time workers dying. Rough seas, unpredictable weather, and isolation during emergencies make this job very dangerous.

While these jobs may be dangerous, they are also very rewarding. They offer individuals an exciting job that isn't routine. They have to always be aware of their surroundings and stay alert. Otherwise, their life may be on the line. These jobs are also very physical and allow workers the ability to get outside and see and do different things. While these jobs are rewarding, individuals would be wise to consider other options.

Stay Away from Dangerous Jobs

Marcus Varner — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:53:58 +0000

One of our January articles highlighted some of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S, based on number of deaths per 100,000 workers in 2007. Commercial fishing topped the list. I have to admit, I really just wanted the opportunity to draw this comic (for some reason, Death sitting in a benign setting is always good for a laugh). But while I'm here, how about a little rant?

Why do people keep going into these careers?!

Opportunities abound for people to get better, safer jobs, at least in the U.S. Higher education is more widely available than ever before. The myth that people born into a certain social class or career are destined to remain there is obsolete. Anyone, with the right amount of determination and hard work, can get a better education and a better job. This has never been so true as it is now.

Get yourself some schooling, regardless of the cost. Find a career that will allow you to make your living without a high risk of dying. Sitting at home every night, with all of your fingers still in place and a soft office belly under your shirt, you'll be glad you did.

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5 Most Deadly Jobs

Marcus Varner — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:49:06 +0000

Before you accept that job offer, there is something you should know: some jobs are inherently more dangerous than others. I mean, obviously, people die on the job in any profession- grocery store clerks, surgeons, football players, you name it. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), however, some careers are known for leading the pack.

Following are the top five most deadly jobs in the U.S. If you are considering taking a job in one of the following, consider yourself warned:

1. Fishermen – Three words for you: The. Perfect. Storm. Anyone who has seen the tragic 2000 film based on true events has an inkling of how perilous the lives of commercial fishermen can be. With 141.7 deaths per every 100,000 workers, commercial fishing leads the nation by far in deaths on the job, and it’s not hard to see why. They regularly brave the most turbulent ocean waters and weather to bring home a bigger catch. Their workplaces, unglamorous fishing vessels, are void of any safety features whatsoever. Pounding waves, merciless winds, loose rigging, and heavy alcohol use make it about the most unfriendly work environment imaginable.

2. Pilots – Don’t be fooled by statistics that airplanes are still the safest way to travel. That may be true for airline passengers, but it is not true for smaller commercial outfits. Just behind fishermen in ranking, 87.8 pilots per 100,000 died in 2006. This is not hard to imagine when you consider how many news reports you hear about smaller planes crashing. It would seem that leaving dry land, either by plane or by boat, naturally increases the risk factor.

3. Loggers – Combine snarling chainsaws, heavy machinery, and massive falling tree trunks, and you can almost guarantee that people are going to get hurt or killed. 82 loggers died for every 100,000 in 2006. Loggers are often pressured to work faster and harder. They often work on precarious mountain slopes. Any of these factors can and do come together to result in the death of a logger.

4. Structural iron and steel workers – Perhaps because of the insanely high, unprotected structures they must routinely work on, 61 structural metal workers died in 2006 for every 100,000. Little detail is offered as to the causes of the deaths. I’m assuming that many were from falling or from equipment malfunctions.

5. Refuse collectors – I’ll admit, this one has me puzzled. After all, picking up trashcans, tossing their contents into the back of a truck, and then doing the same at every house on the block hardly seems hazardous. Nevertheless, refuse collectors ranked fifth in deadliness with 41 deaths for every 100,000 workers. I suppose there may be risk from getting run over by the trash truck or other vehicles. Workers could accidentally fall into the back of the truck and get crushed by the compactor.

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