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Risky Business  

sexyldy1000 68F  
10139 posts
3/18/2021 5:07 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 every day. Here are some jobs that fall into that category:

Aircraft Pilot and Flight Engineers

In 2.0.1.5, crew fatalities accounted for sixty- percent of total aircraft fatalities, with the other thirty-eight percent being passengers, according t.o the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. That year, there were Hundred and fifty-one aviation accidents reported, hundred and twenty-seven were Canadian-registered aircraft.

coal Miners

For workers in this industry around the world, the dangers are widespread. China has the world’s largest mining industry and also one of the deadliest. A report found that the country accounts for eighty percent of coal-mining deaths around the world each year, mostly a result of explosions.

Deep-sea Fishermen

There’s a reason Deadliest Catch is such a popular show. In a data project with Statistics Canada, fishing was found t.o be the deadliest job in Canada. The highest cause of death in this industry is drowning. In a report released by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, falling overboard was found t.o be the second highest cause of death.

Farmers

According t.o a study by Statistics Canada, farmers had the tenth highest traumatic injury fatality rate in Canada between 2.0.1.1 and 2.0.1.5.

Lumberjack

An investigation by the Globe in collaboration with Statistics Canada, found that forestry had the tenth highest number of traumatic injury fatalities, with fifty-seven deaths between 2.0.1.1. and 2.0.1.5. It also found that it was the second deadliest industry in Canada.

Roofers

A 2.0.1.7 investigation found that roofers in Canada are five times more likely t.o die on the job than police officers!

Trash and Recycling Collectors

Trash and recycling collectors have the fifth most dangerous job in the United States. According t.o the latest data from the Bureau Labour Statistics, thirty-one deaths were recorded in 2.0.1.6 many from workers falling off trucks, getting hit by vehicles while on the job, or accidents with machinery.

Truck Drivers

Truck drivers had the highest number of fatalities on the job in 2.0.1.6 than any other occupation in the United States, with a death rate of twenty-four point seven per one hundred thousand workers. The report also found that out of all work injuries across all industries, transportation incidents remained the highest cause of death.

Ever had a dangerous job? What made it dangerous?





sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
3/18/2021 5:14 pm

My career was spent in the corporate sector which is not exactly known for being dangerous. One of the toughest roles was in mortgage collections dealing with customers who often were about to lose their homes. Being yelled or sworn at was not uncommon.


funsnellvillecpl 66M/54F  
3901 posts
3/18/2021 7:22 pm

You seem to have forgotten the Military . i have 26 friends on that black granite wall , I was almost on it


lonlyforlove2 81M
32704 posts
3/18/2021 7:30 pm

Back in my younger years I was n RF Engineer in charge of a lot of FM radio stations.
Being the FCC licensed Engineer my job entailed maintenance and repair on equipment with lethal voltages as high at 8,000 volts , but the biggest danger was replacing light bulbs!! Some were on towers at or above 895 ft.. I have spent all day above 600 ft many times just hanging around by a small rope!!!! But I was younger then, I know better now..Once I climbed up through the low hanging clouds into bright sun.. very eerie..

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bbuckwwheat 65M
6265 posts
3/18/2021 8:22 pm

I will admit to working on something and ending up with a scar. Many of the above occupations have high rates of injury and fatalities because of a time push. Or, especially for farmers, working long hours (which is also due to a time push) that results in poor decisions due to fatigue, rather than trying to work too fast and missing something dangerous. Looking through your list again, several other occupations might also fall into a fatigue issue, Truckers are only supposed to work limited hours without adequate rest, but a few might push the hours. Deep sea fishing might find fatigue a factor, but I have to wonder if weather is a bigger issue. Taking time to study the situation is valuable in saving time by avoiding problems that might arise.

Something that is not listed is laborers on buried infrastructure. Too many people are buried while working below the ground surface because it takes too much time to slope the excavation correctly or to use a trench box. And all too often, the other workers call it a freak accident. Even if they can dig the victim out alive, the pressure trauma often sends them into shock and they are at risk of death for some time.

I grew up on a farm, and still do some farm work on our acreage. Mowing, baling hay, driving a loader tractor are all things that can lead to a bad outcome. I knew people who died in tractor roll overs or who suffered injury or death in a spinning power take off shaft. I am very careful around power equipment.


Be careful out there.

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resant78 45M  
3326 posts
3/18/2021 9:57 pm

Continuing from yesterday's luck blog, I have been lucky enough that I've worked fairly safe jobs. After graduating high school I worked in retail for about 4 years, then after college I have been worked in architectural and engineering offices.
And I do the occasional photography gig.

I have heard of the dreaded "Bridezilla" rumors from other photographers, but that hasn't happened to me yet. (good luck don't fail me now!)


Tmptrzz 61F  
107039 posts
3/19/2021 9:12 am

Your so right all of these jobs are quite dangerous, my son in law is a truck driver, and its crazy out there he says. I hope everyone who has one of these jobs stay safe, and they are all essential workers as well, so thank you for all you do for us.

I hope you enjoy a great Friday my friend..

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


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
3/19/2021 1:02 pm

    Quoting funsnellvillecpl:
    You seem to have forgotten the Military . i have 26 friends on that black granite wall , I was almost on it
No, didn't intentionally omit. There could be an entire blog dedicated to it. I visited that black granite wall when I was in Washington, D.C. The impact of seeing it and other memorials will never be forgotten.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
3/19/2021 1:05 pm

    Quoting  :

Wow! Such an interesting career you have had. Amazing to hear you not only survived being twice struck by lightning but also being shot! A guardian angel must be looking out for you


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
3/19/2021 1:14 pm

    Quoting lonlyforlove2:
    Back in my younger years I was n RF Engineer in charge of a lot of FM radio stations.
    Being the FCC licensed Engineer my job entailed maintenance and repair on equipment with lethal voltages as high at 8,000 volts , but the biggest danger was replacing light bulbs!! Some were on towers at or above 895 ft.. I have spent all day above 600 ft many times just hanging around by a small rope!!!! But I was younger then, I know better now..Once I climbed up through the low hanging clouds into bright sun.. very eerie..
Yikes! I don't even like going on a step ladder! Amazing what risks we are willing to take when we are younger. No doubt you have many memories and stories you could tell.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
3/19/2021 1:20 pm

    Quoting bbuckwwheat:
    I will admit to working on something and ending up with a scar. Many of the above occupations have high rates of injury and fatalities because of a time push. Or, especially for farmers, working long hours (which is also due to a time push) that results in poor decisions due to fatigue, rather than trying to work too fast and missing something dangerous. Looking through your list again, several other occupations might also fall into a fatigue issue, Truckers are only supposed to work limited hours without adequate rest, but a few might push the hours. Deep sea fishing might find fatigue a factor, but I have to wonder if weather is a bigger issue. Taking time to study the situation is valuable in saving time by avoiding problems that might arise.

    Something that is not listed is laborers on buried infrastructure. Too many people are buried while working below the ground surface because it takes too much time to slope the excavation correctly or to use a trench box. And all too often, the other workers call it a freak accident. Even if they can dig the victim out alive, the pressure trauma often sends them into shock and they are at risk of death for some time.

    I grew up on a farm, and still do some farm work on our acreage. Mowing, baling hay, driving a loader tractor are all things that can lead to a bad outcome. I knew people who died in tractor roll overs or who suffered injury or death in a spinning power take off shaft. I am very careful around power equipment.

    Be careful out there.
Thanks for the background and raising the time push issue. Many factors can contribute to accidents. We should never take safety for granted. I have worked on health and safety committees and served on the jury for a coroner's inquest for a high-rise fire that killed 6 occupants. I will never forget that experience.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
3/19/2021 1:24 pm

    Quoting resant78:
    Continuing from yesterday's luck blog, I have been lucky enough that I've worked fairly safe jobs. After graduating high school I worked in retail for about 4 years, then after college I have been worked in architectural and engineering offices.
    And I do the occasional photography gig.

    I have heard of the dreaded "Bridezilla" rumors from other photographers, but that hasn't happened to me yet. (good luck don't fail me now!)
Sometimes, I don't know if we pick the job or the job picks us. The list of risky or dangerous jobs is a long one, I just highlighted a few. Good to hear you haven't had to deal with any "Bridzellas". Hope that continues


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
3/19/2021 1:26 pm

    Quoting  :

I think it is easy to take those who work in dangerous/risky jobs for granted. And you are right, 'danger' pay isn't necessarily factored in.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
3/19/2021 1:29 pm

    Quoting Tmptrzz:
    Your so right all of these jobs are quite dangerous, my son in law is a truck driver, and its crazy out there he says. I hope everyone who has one of these jobs stay safe, and they are all essential workers as well, so thank you for all you do for us.

    I hope you enjoy a great Friday my friend..
Well said . Essential services often have inherent risk built-in. We should never take the workers for granted.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
3/19/2021 1:31 pm

    Quoting  :

Thank you for sharing your experience. A very sad outcome and haunting memories for all who were a part of it.


HermanG67 56M
8464 posts
3/21/2021 1:21 pm

I work in a dangerous Industry, I stress to my crews the importance of inspection and maintenance of the equipment that protects them, and never allow any short cuts. Dangers exist, how we think about them and react to them is what saves lives


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
3/21/2021 5:27 pm

    Quoting HermanG67:
    I work in a dangerous Industry, I stress to my crews the importance of inspection and maintenance of the equipment that protects them, and never allow any short cuts. Dangers exist, how we think about them and react to them is what saves lives
Training is one thing, however, often you don't really know how you or somehow else will react until actually put into a real situation requiring the correct response. Thank you for sharing your experience. Continue to keep safe!


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