As a risk professional, I decided to share with you some intriguing risky professions, what make them risky along with some Precautionary Methods of Carrying Out Such Jobs...
In order to understand what it means to mention certain jobs as dangerous and hazardous, below is a comprehensive list of the most dangerous jobs across the globe. This is to give you a detailed insight to what you should know and expect from these jobs.



1. Lumberjack
The only thing that can be said to be scarier than bringing down a heavy and tall tree is operating the machine used in making this a possibility. The job hazard is made visible when one will have to control and operate the machine while you are suspended in the air for a couple of minutes perhaps hours. Bureau of labor statistics reported that in 2016, log workers have the highest rates of deaths with an average death count of about 136 deaths out of 100,000 workers- at 91 reported workplaces. Most of these deaths occurred from equipment errors and falling from trees.


2. Trash and Recycling Collectors
The average salary of a waste worker is about $40,000 annually; some make $100,000 or more, usually based on how well they work. They make that amount by taking out dirt and waste in the street, placing their own lives on the risk of hazardous diseases by handling stinky refuse and discharges. Trash and recycling collectors are undoubtedly one of the most dangerous jobs in the entire world- they are everywhere making up the 5 position among jobs of this category in the United States.In accordance with the most recent and latest data from the Bureau of labor statistics, not less than 40 deaths are recorded annually with most deaths occurring from falling off trucks, accidents with machines and getting hit by vehicles while at work.


3. Underwater Welders
Water and electricity are two hinges that are not meant and do not mix, however, for underwater welders, it is just another aspect of their job. These specialists repair ships, pipelines, dams and many more while also exposing themselves to a huge number of hazards and dangers of which includes differential pressure hazards and explosions. An instance to examine is when a diver is trapped under the extremely high pressure of flowing water, at this point, they become at risk of drowning. Although BLS is unable to come up with an exact death rate for those in this field, the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention asserted that the death rate of underwater welders is about 40 times higher than that of the United States’ national average. That being said, it is very integral to note that the aforementioned is relatively old and there are fewer statistics as regards the death rate of underwater welders due to the small population of these professionals.


4. Oilfield Workers
No one would have imagined oil riggers to be facing such high risks while at their place of work. However, the deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill that occurred in 2010 at the Gulf of Mexico will forever remind the world of 11 oil workers who lost that lives at the spot. This sad occurrence made it well known that oil rigging, although a well-paying job, it is also a very dangerous job both onshore and offshore. Part of the things that expose these workers to risk includes heavy equipment, heights, and many other dangerous materials.The most amazing part is that the greatest cause of death for extraction and oil laborers happens to be vehicle crashes. In addition to that, fatigue and long unsafe travels on diverse rigs are the basic reasons why these accidents occur.


5. Roofers
Do you ever think of what those roofers do at the top of your house? These people expose themselves to risks of falling off the top of your house by walking around the top of your office buildings and homes especially the high-rise buildings. Hence, it is no surprise this job falls among themost dangerous jobs. In accordance with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not less than a hundred workers die annually from falling off the top of a building while fixing the roof. This can further be said to be a usual thing in the industry, noting that falling from roofs happens to be one-third of all fall-related construction deaths that occurred between 1992-2009.


6. Veterinary Doctors
It is no doubt that animal infections, bites, and illness can be of great harm to veterinary doctors; however, in Australia, what plagues most veterinarians is mental health. Following the release from the Australian Veterinary Association, these populations of workers are at higher risk of committing suicide. This is due to the emotional hardships, high stress, financial
strain, and many other work-related factors.


7. Deep-sea fishermen
The Deadliest Catch did not become a popular show for entertainment alone, there are other factors involved. The risk of an adventurer dying at the sea is very high which is why it naturally gets the attention of the TV audience. Fishers and all other sea-related workers ranked second amongst those in the most dangerous occupation. The most recent records from the Bureau of Labor Statistics made it known that fishermen face a lot of unexpected and unplanned occurrences on the open waters. While they are far away from medical aid, they get to gamble their lives with treasure-seeking a slight accident or miscalculation can lead to bereavement. Just as you would then expect, the highest cause of death in this occupation is drowning.


8. Structural iron and steelworkers
Swinging objects, heights, collapsing walls, steel beams, and electrical lines are some of the few elements that make this job somewhat risky and hazardous to human life. Steelworkers and structural iron ranks as the sixth most dangerous job across the globe having about 27 fatalities out of 100,000 working- Bureau of Labour Statistics reports. Falls can also be said to be another major cause of deaths in this field while muscle strains, cuts, burn and broken burns are accountable for most injuries.


9. Aircraft pilot and flight engineers
Over the decades, commercial airline safety has highly improved in diverse ways. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 75 aircraft navigators from the small aircraft- rural pilots and air taxis inclusive- reportedly lost their lives in 2016. Turbulent weather, human error, and mechanical failure accounts for most deaths of many flight engineers and aircraft pilots.


10. Bull riders Very popular in Australia and the United States,
bull riding is a continuously growing sport that has caught the heart of many viewers with the best, professional and highly trained bull riders. Also regarded as rodeo sports, this kind of sport has a very high rate of deaths while also raking out a lot of million to the riders. A six-year Australian study makes it known that bull riding is becoming more injurious and hazardous to health. Most wounds from this game occur on the brain, limbs, and chest.

What abt drug trafficking especially in china?

Miners. The threat of going underground and the mine collapsing on them,the poor ventilation,and the dangerous gases in those mines.

Precautionary Methods of Carrying Out SuchJobs.

Since one cannot avoid hazards and risks at work- it is present in all jobs, disregard of nature- one can still limit the rate at which it results in premature death. This can only be made possible through safety measures as outlined below.
Your safety is your personal responsibility.
Always follow the correct procedures.
Never take shortcuts.Take responsibility and clean up if you madea mess.
Clean and organize your workspace.
Ensure a clear and easy route to emergency exits and equipment.
Be alert and awake on the job.
Be attentive at all times to your work
surroundings.
When in doubt, contact your supervisor or
manager for instruction, guidance, or training.
Never take risks when it comes to safety.
Obey safety signs, stickers, and tags.
Take short breaks when you keep up a repetitive motion for a long period of time
and sit, stand, or walk with good posture.
Report serious injuries immediately to a
supervisor and get emergency assistance.
Keep things in perspective. Hazards may be limitless, so focus on the most likely risks first.
The safety of all should be the major concern everyone should chase. While hazards and dangers are inevitable at work, it is important to know that we can limit the rate of deaths by taking to proper precautions and safety measures. Safety awareness helps you know what is right and communicate it properly with your coworkers- thereby keeping all safe.

Dedicated to my honourable parliamentarian emeritus.... Paulinus mbuk.

Living and surviving in Nigeria should be top of the list

Nairaland mod. very dangerous job.

You forgot to put high rise window cleaners.

Those niggars that clean sky scrapers windows.

One loose bolt from the hold belt and his/her remains would be picked from the ground.

Soldiers nko

Nicepoker:
Nairaland mod. very dangerous job.

Yeah I totally agree with you.
Especially with the various curses laid on them by various nairalanders.
Infact I personally Cursed whoever gave me a 10year ban on my old account

NEPA..... High voltage electrical workers.

High tension power line.

Health workers

with the way i am positioned; there is no way am
goin to be able to afford an android phone. Am earning o, but not enough. Its just to put
food on the table.
Am Currently using nokie5 symbian phone, one
kind man gifted me that last yr after i sold my
phone to raise money for stuffs. With the trend of new smartphone looks now;
some of you will hv old android phone u r not
using cos of the outdated look and all. Brother,
sister, i will gladly accept anyone u throw at me as
long it can do whatsapp. and i will go on to say a
heart deep prayer for you(i know u r blessed already) just to appreciate. Yes; am begging i know.

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Solar installer/technician we deal with high risk ranging from fall from height to electrocution, bruise and lifting of heavy materials

Nothing dangerous pass our soldiers wey dey fight boko haram for maiduguri na that Wan dangerous pass for this failed country

SOLDIER

Zenithpeak:
NEPA..... High voltage electrical workers.

High tension power line.

Loud am

Birdeyeview:

Yeah I totally agree with you.
Especially with the various curses laid on them by various nairalanders.
Infact I personally Cursed whoever gave me a 10year ban on my old account

Soldier
Lagos conductor
Being black in the U.S
Being black in any country ...the list no complete atall

Nice thread.

Every job has its level of hazard though.

Concerning your health

There is nothing like toilet disease.

Many people use this as a replacement for urinary tract infection. But it is wrong.

So many diseases can be gotten from the toilet especially if you use a public toilet or live in a public yard.

Please, stop saying ' I have toilet disease' and abuse antibiotics in the process.

If you feel sick, approach a doctor.

Don't trade your health for anything. Health first!

Thank
-odoctor

iyke484real:
As a risk professional, I decided to shear with you some intriguing risky professions, what make them risky along with some Precautionary Methods of Carrying Out Such Jobs...
In order to understand what it means to mention certain jobs as dangerous and hazardous, below is a comprehensive list of the most dangerous jobs across the globe. This is to give you a detailed insight to what you should know and expect from these jobs.



1. Lumberjack
The only thing that can be said to be scarier than bringing down a heavy and tall tree is operating the machine used in making this a possibility. The job hazard is made visible when one will have to control and operate the machine while you are suspended in the air for a couple of minutes perhaps hours. Bureau of labor statistics reported that in 2016, log workers have the highest rates of deaths with an average death count of about 136 deaths out of 100,000 workers- at 91 reported workplaces. Most of these deaths occurred from equipment errors and falling from trees.


2. Trash and Recycling Collectors
The average salary of a waste worker is about $40,000 annually; some make $100,000 or more, usually based on how well they work. They make that amount by taking out dirt and waste in the street, placing their own lives on the risk of hazardous diseases by handling stinky refuse and discharges. Trash and recycling collectors are undoubtedly one of the most dangerous jobs in the entire world- they are everywhere making up the 5 position among jobs of this category in the United States.In accordance with the most recent and latest data from the Bureau of labor statistics, not less than 40 deaths are recorded annually with most deaths occurring from falling off trucks, accidents with machines and getting hit by vehicles while at work.


3. Underwater Welders
Water and electricity are two hinges that are not meant and do not mix, however, for underwater welders, it is just another aspect of their job. These specialists repair ships, pipelines, dams and many more while also exposing themselves to a huge number of hazards and dangers of which includes differential pressure hazards and explosions. An instance to examine is when a diver is trapped under the extremely high pressure of flowing water, at this point, they become at risk of drowning. Although BLS is unable to come up with an exact death rate for those in this field, the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention asserted that the death rate of underwater welders is about 40 times higher than that of the United States’ national average. That being said, it is very integral to note that the aforementioned is relatively old and there are fewer statistics as regards the death rate of underwater welders due to the small population of these professionals.


4. Oilfield Workers
No one would have imagined oil riggers to be facing such high risks while at their place of work. However, the deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill that occurred in 2010 at the Gulf of Mexico will forever remind the world of 11 oil workers who lost that lives at the spot. This sad occurrence made it well known that oil rigging, although a well-paying job, it is also a very dangerous job both onshore and offshore. Part of the things that expose these workers to risk includes heavy equipment, heights, and many other dangerous materials.The most amazing part is that the greatest cause of death for extraction and oil laborers happens to be vehicle crashes. In addition to that, fatigue and long unsafe travels on diverse rigs are the basic reasons why these accidents occur.


5. Roofers
Do you ever think of what those roofers do at the top of your house? These people expose themselves to risks of falling off the top of your house by walking around the top of your office buildings and homes especially the high-rise buildings. Hence, it is no surprise this job falls among themost dangerous jobs. In accordance with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not less than a hundred workers die annually from falling off the top of a building while fixing the roof. This can further be said to be a usual thing in the industry, noting that falling from roofs happens to be one-third of all fall-related construction deaths that occurred between 1992-2009.


6. Veterinary Doctors
It is no doubt that animal infections, bites, and illness can be of great harm to veterinary doctors; however, in Australia, what plagues most veterinarians is mental health. Following the release from the Australian Veterinary Association, these populations of workers are at higher risk of committing suicide. This is due to the emotional hardships, high stress, financial
strain, and many other work-related factors.


7. Deep-sea fishermen
The Deadliest Catch did not become a popular show for entertainment alone, there are other factors involved. The risk of an adventurer dying at the sea is very high which is why it naturally gets the attention of the TV audience. Fishers and all other sea-related workers ranked second amongst those in the most dangerous occupation. The most recent records from the Bureau of Labor Statistics made it known that fishermen face a lot of unexpected and unplanned occurrences on the open waters. While they are far away from medical aid, they get to gamble their lives with treasure-seeking a slight accident or miscalculation can lead to bereavement. Just as you would then expect, the highest cause of death in this occupation is drowning.


8. Structural iron and steelworkers
Swinging objects, heights, collapsing walls, steel beams, and electrical lines are some of the few elements that make this job somewhat risky and hazardous to human life. Steelworkers and structural iron ranks as the sixth most dangerous job across the globe having about 27 fatalities out of 100,000 working- Bureau of Labour Statistics reports. Falls can also be said to be another major cause of deaths in this field while muscle strains, cuts, burn and broken burns are accountable for most injuries.


9. Aircraft pilot and flight engineers
Over the decades, commercial airline safety has highly improved in diverse ways. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 75 aircraft navigators from the small aircraft- rural pilots and air taxis inclusive- reportedly lost their lives in 2016. Turbulent weather, human error, and mechanical failure accounts for most deaths of many flight engineers and aircraft pilots.


10. Bull riders Very popular in Australia and the United States,
bull riding is a continuously growing sport that has caught the heart of many viewers with the best, professional and highly trained bull riders. Also regarded as rodeo sports, this kind of sport has a very high rate of deaths while also raking out a lot of million to the riders. A six-year Australian study makes it known that bull riding is becoming more injurious and hazardous to health. Most wounds from this game occur on the brain, limbs, and chest.

no doubt at all


lost a friend this month, dude fell from roof and died. Adue Sam

No One Wey I Never Do

you forgot to include NEPA, OLOPA, SOLDIER, and the most dangerous is runs girls in hookup sites, how do they have the mind to visit a gee dey dnt really kno atall all because he sent moni and need sex...wat abt if he ends up killing and using them for rituals..
if it was the days when those insane seria killers in Europe existed, they would have soo many victims in naija girls, dose girls de try abeg..
i asked one of dm a question dt wat if she visits a gee and she find out dt d gee stick is jus too big for her, she said no matter hw big it is, she go still collect am n bear d pains las las na to increase him price and dts wen i knew dt dose runs girls dey try oo

The most Dangerous Job is working with an Abusive/Unappreciative boss

Long and short of this is that the deadliest job in the world is being a man

Being a Nigerian is another dangerous job

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izudl5r7INI

zeusV:
You forgot to put high rise window cleaners.

Those niggars that clean sky scrapers windows.

One loose bolt from the hold belt and his/her remains would be picked from the ground.

Good post but I feel you should have split each job into different sections and add images.

playing bet9ja my brother you no go understand

No. 9 is the most safest job in the world, ask my dad