10 Most Dangerous Jobs That Can Kill You
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siliconindia | Tuesday, 19 August 2014, 17:40 IST
Firefighter:
Whether it is day or night firefighters control fires and respond to other emergencies, including medical emergencies.
Fighting against waves of flames, being a firefighter or a fireman is one of the deadliest jobs in the world. Although these men are trained extensively, it is inevitable that they suffer fatal consequences during rescue operations, especially when they are trained and expected to save as many lives as possible.
Since they encounter dangerous situations, including traffic accidents, and overexposure to flames and smoke, they have one of the highest rates of injuries and illnesses of all occupations.
When not on the scene of an emergency, firefighters work at fire stations, where they sleep, eat, and remain on call during shifts that often last 24 hours. Many work over 40 hours per week.
Electric Linemen:
People who install high-voltage electrical power lines that link utility grids to homes and businesses are electric linemen. They work for construction and utility companies. Calmness, good judgment and the ability to work at heights are essential traits of this profession.
Being hired as a lineman is a very dangerous job because there is a high chance of being electrocuted or falling from a great height. As per 100,000 linemen, the fatality rate in this line of work is approximately 33 percent.
Some of the risk factors for this job include electrocution from high voltage lines that can cause instant death, carbon monoxide poisoning, getting burnt, electric shocks, and falling from the pole.
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