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Regardless of what you do for a living, it’s probably going to become boring at some point. If you sit at a computer all day, your career might have been mundane from the very first week. But even if you spend all day on your feet running around a hospital, the days might begin to blur together after enough years on the job. However, if you find yourself in life-threatening situations frequently while you’re working, you might not ever be able to relax. 

Most of us don’t agree to put our lives on the line when we sign our employment contracts, but some brave individuals do. And according to Industrial Safety & Hygiene News (ISHM), there are certain professions that are much more dangerous than others. First up on their list is being a logging worker. Apparently, this is one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States, as the machinery and trees cause over 50 fatalities per year.  

Another career choice that you should only choose if you’re not afraid of losing your life is being a pilot or flight engineer. ISHM reports that about 70 of these professionals tragically pass away each year due to the dangerous aircrafts that they’re operating and monitoring. However, the majority of fatalities occur in crashes of privately owned planes and helicopters, so you don’t need to worry about flying commercial.

It’s no surprise that working in oil, gas and mining is also incredibly dangerous. Choosing to work in this field is like taking your life in your hands, as transportation incidents and contact with objects and equipment tragically claim about 20 lives each year.

Roofers also live on the edge, sometimes literally, as falls, slips and trips are huge hazards in this career field. Nearly 100 roofers lose their lives in the United States each year. So if you ever feel the desire to crawl up onto your roof, try to suppress that impulse. Even the professionals have accidents every now and then, so it’s really not worth risking your life to go up there. 

One job that’s surprisingly dangerous is being a garbage collector. This profession may seem pretty straightforward, but apparently, transportation incidents are quite common in the field. Unfortunately, some garbage collectors don’t make it home after the end of a shift after being struck by a garbage truck or another vehicle while on the job. And in a similar vein, delivery drivers aren’t always safe either. We all know that it’s dangerous to get behind the wheel, period. So if you’re spending all day, every day driving, you might end up in a tragic accident eventually. 

As annoying as it may be to constantly be reminded of workplace safety regulations, these are crucial to making sure that everyone returns home to their pets or families at the end of the day. When it comes to why workplace safety is so important, SafetyIQ notes that it actually makes employees more productive. When everyone perfectly understands protocol and doesn’t have to worry about being in danger, they can execute their jobs seamlessly and efficiently.    

At the same time, prioritizing workplace safety will in turn reduce the risk of accidents and fatalities. In 2023, the total cost of workplace injuries was a whopping $176.5 billion, and no company wants to be hit with a massive lawsuit after an employee lost a limb or broke their back. Mitigating risks and making sure that employees are safe will save everyone time, money and heartache.