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Risky Business  

sexyldy1000 68F  
10179 posts
10/15/2018 11:16 pm
Risky Business

Many jobs have inherent risks, while with others, the risks are not so obvious. It’s only when you see the injury and death statistics that you appreciate the dangers the workers face everyday. Here are some jobs that fall into that category:

Lumberjack
An investigation by the Globe and Mail, in collaboration with Statistics Canada, found that forestry had the 10th highest number of traumatic injury fatalities, with 57 deaths between 2011 and 2015. It also found that it was the second deadliest industry in Canada.

Trash and Recycling Collectors
Trash and recycling collectors have the fifth most dangerous job in the United States. According to the latest data from the Bureau Labour Statistics, 31 total deaths were recorded in 2016, many from workers falling off trucks, getting hit by vehicles while on the job, or accidents with machinery.

Roofers
A 2017 investigation by the Globe and Mail found that roofers in Canada are five times more likely to die on the job than police officers!

Vets
In Australia, it’s mental health that plagues workers in this industry. These employees are up to four times more likely to fall victim to suicide than the rest of the Australian population!

Aircraft pilot and Flight Engineers
In 2015, crew fatalities accounted for 62 per cent of total aircraft fatalities, with the other 38 per cent being passengers, according to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. That year, there were 251 aviation accidents reported, 227 of which involved a Canadian-registered aircraft.

Farmers
According to the study by Statistics Canada and the Globe and Mail, farmers had the 10th highest traumatic injury fatality rate in Canada between 2011 and 2015. They saw an average of 23.9 deaths per 100,000 workers.

Deep-sea Fishermen
There’s a reason Deadliest Catch is such a popular show. In a data project with Statistics Canada, fishing was found to be the deadliest job in Canada. The highest cause of death in this industry, is drowning. In a 2012 report released by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, falling overboard was found to be the second highest cause of death.

Miners
For workers in this industry around the world, the dangers are rife. China has the world’s largest mining industry and also one of the deadliest. A report found that the country accounts for 80 per cent of coal-mining deaths<b> around the world </font></b>each year, mostly a result of explosions.

Grounds Maintenance Workers
According to the Bureau Labour Statistics, these workers had the 10th most dangerous job in 2016, with 217 total fatalities reported. Most workers died from transportation accidents, while others were the result of falls, being struck by loose objects, or electrocutions.

Truck Drivers
Truck drivers had the highest number of fatalities on the job in 2016 than any other occupation in the United States, with a death rate of 24.7 per 100,000 workers. The report also found that out of all work injuries across all industries, transportation incidents remained the most prominent cause of death.

What's dangerous about your job?



sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
10/15/2018 11:20 pm

Never had a job that was considered dangerous, but the daily commute was!


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
10/15/2018 11:55 pm

    Quoting  :

Yikes! Yep that is dangerous.
Thanks for stopping by.


camperdude_69 63M
4641 posts
10/16/2018 12:26 am

interesting facts


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
10/16/2018 12:30 am

Were there any surprises?


IVFalternative 53M
630 posts
10/16/2018 12:56 am

How did forestry and farming both come 10th place for traumatic injury fatality rate in Canada between 2011 and 2015?

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sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
10/16/2018 1:12 am

    Quoting IVFalternative:
    How did forestry and farming both come 10th place for traumatic injury fatality rate in Canada between 2011 and 2015?
Good question. I re-checked the source material and that’s what is stated. Perhaps the word ‘tied’ is missing?


MyBaffies 54M
4983 posts
10/16/2018 2:06 am

I remember a survey a while back which put farmers and farm workers quite high up in the list of "most dangerous jobs". This was maybe just data collected from the UK rather than Canada or global, but I think the results were similar.

However I think the data in that survey included deaths triggered by depression from working in the industry.

Baffies

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TrucknLuvn 59M/41F  
1622 posts
10/16/2018 2:35 am

Trust me, my hubby and I know far too well the dangers of living and working on the road. Safety is our #1 priority when we're rolling down the highway.

Sadly, the majority of trucker related fatalities is caused by driver fatigue. One should never drive drowsy!

♡Jess: The Trucker Babe

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sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
10/16/2018 4:01 am

    Quoting MyBaffies:
    I remember a survey a while back which put farmers and farm workers quite high up in the list of "most dangerous jobs". This was maybe just data collected from the UK rather than Canada or global, but I think the results were similar.

    However I think the data in that survey included deaths triggered by depression from working in the industry.
Who knew farming was so dangerous?
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your knowledge.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
10/16/2018 4:07 am

    Quoting TrucknLuvn:
    Trust me, my hubby and I know far too well the dangers of living and working on the road. Safety is our #1 priority when we're rolling down the highway.

    Sadly, the majority of trucker related fatalities is caused by driver fatigue. One should never drive drowsy!
Yes safety should always be the number one priority!
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your perspective.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
10/16/2018 4:55 am

    Quoting  :

Or get a ‘tilt in your kilt’?
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.


Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
10/16/2018 4:59 am

I'd say driving in traffic on the way to work. I marvel at the fact that I I arrive in one piece every time I make it!


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
10/16/2018 5:05 am

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    I'd say driving in traffic on the way to work. I marvel at the fact that I I arrive in one piece every time I make it!
Yep. I can relate to that, except I put the driving in the hands of our transit system operators. Yikes!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.


redrockrascal 65M
23580 posts
10/16/2018 5:32 am

I do handyman work as a second job so I'm up on roofs a lot. Was supposed to do one today but its raining.

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
10/16/2018 5:54 am

    Quoting redrockrascal:
    I do handyman work as a second job so I'm up on roofs a lot. Was supposed to do one today but its raining.
Yikes! Roofing is dangerous in all kinds of weather! Rain seems to be everywhere today. What’s your primary job?
Thanks for stopping by.


LakeRidgeBBWSeek 63M
3847 posts
10/16/2018 6:25 am

I have done several of the jobs listed, and have a left shoulder injury giving me a 25% disability from a lumbering job I had back in the '80's. But these days my biggest danger is falling when trying to get out of bed! More serious than you may think tho ! So I stay in bed alot, and of you ladies wish to join me?


redrockrascal 65M
23580 posts
10/16/2018 6:30 am

    Quoting sexyldy1000:
    Yikes! Roofing is dangerous in all kinds of weather! Rain seems to be everywhere today. What’s your primary job?
    Thanks for stopping by.
A paralegal -- because 2 legals are better than just one.

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
10/16/2018 7:12 am

    Quoting LakeRidgeBBWSeek:
    I have done several of the jobs listed, and have a left shoulder injury giving me a 25% disability from a lumbering job I had back in the '80's. But these days my biggest danger is falling when trying to get out of bed! More serious than you may think tho ! So I stay in bed alot, and of you ladies wish to join me?
So the list is accurate.
Maybe you should put the mattress directly on the floor!


mc_justmc 63M

10/16/2018 7:12 am

The most dangerous part of my job is somebody pissing me off!


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
10/16/2018 7:17 am

    Quoting redrockrascal:
    A paralegal -- because 2 legals are better than just one.
And you can charge double the fee! $$$$


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
10/16/2018 7:19 am

    Quoting mc_justmc:
    The most dangerous part of my job is somebody pissing me off!
Yep. I can relate to that one!
Thanks for stopping by and adding your perspective.


Tmptrzz 61F  
107039 posts
10/16/2018 11:08 am

Happy Tuesday hun some very good information you have shared with us on dangerous jobs so thank you so much for that. And my son has one of these he's a truck driver.. I hope you have a great Tuesday..

Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on..


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
10/16/2018 11:16 am

    Quoting Tmptrzz:
    Happy Tuesday hun some very good information you have shared with us on dangerous jobs so thank you so much for that. And my son has one of these he's a truck driver.. I hope you have a great Tuesday..
Sometimes I like to change things up and not focus just on erotica.
My son was a roofer for awhile and had no fear while I always worried.
Thanks for stopping by.


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