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Most Dangerous Jobs

There are a lot of jobs in the world but not all of them are safe because accident can happen at any time. Here we take a look of some of the most dangerous jobs in the world.

1.Miner Many people are aware that the mining profession can be very dangerous, if only due to news stories about mining catastrophes — you may remember the trapped Chilean miner incident from a few years ago. However, not as many people are aware that, major catastrophes aside, there are still many on-the-job risks of mining, from minor accidents to ongoing health hazards.

Unsecured underground mineshaft walls and ceilings Cracks in the shaft floor and walls, as a result of excessive excavation, which can lead to a weakening of the whole structure Flood Floods are a big risk for both underground and above-ground mining sites. They can come about because of ground water ingress or uncontrolled surface runoff, such as flash flooding following heavy rains. Floods can compromise the stability of pit walls, bringing about a collapse that kills miners and wrecks equipment.

Gas explosions A methane gas buildup can lead to an explosion in a coal mine. As such, a work area must be properly ventilated in order to reduce gas pocket formation. Coal mining equipment must be monitored on a regular basis to look for faults that can cause sparks and set off explosions.

Chemical leakage Chemicals are used in mines to transform ores from a natural state into usable commodities. When chemicals are not stored properly and/or miners do not adhere to safety procedures, accidents happen. It is also critical for miners who work with these chemicals to have appropriate ventilation to reduce the incidence of inhaling hazardous dust and fumes – these dangerous substances can result in long-term physical damage.

Electrocution Mining crews must use heavy electrical equipment that poses severe threats, including industrial machines, drills and lighting. If the mining environment is damp, workers are highly susceptible to electrocution. Worn plugs and cables can also trigger explosions. Fires

There are a number of reasons that fires can occur in mines, including faulty electrical connections, gas leaks and flammable chemical spills. Coal mines contain a number of combustible products, some of which can ignite at very low temperatures. Coal itself poses a serious hazard. Solid or uncut coal requires high temperatures to ignite, but coal dust ignites quite easily, which can have devastating effects. The presence of methane in underground mines also heightens the risk of both fires and explosions, as it can ignite or spontaneously combust.

Health Risks

Dust One of the top on-the-job health risks of mining is dust. Blasting and drilling leave very fine mineral dust particles in the air that can accumulate in the lungs. This buildup can lead to pneumoconiosis. A disabling, irreversible form of this condition known as silicosis can develop when a miner inhales large quantities of quartz or crystalline silica. Another common form of the disease for miners is black lung disease. Pneumoconiosis can cause fibrosis, which is the scarring of the lungs.

Radon Radon, an odorless radioactive gas, is associated with multiple kinds of underground mining. Long-term radon exposure can lead to lung cancer.

Welding fumes Mining welding fumes consist of vaporized molten metal. Long-term excessive exposure can result in pneumoconiosis, respiratory tract irritation and systemic poisoning.

Mercury Mercury is a heavy metal that’s present in some organic mineral compounds found in mines. The quantity varies slightly depending on the given mine. Workers can inhale or swallow mercury or absorb it through their skin. Even minimal exposure can result in significant poisoning. Mercury poisoning symptoms include mouth ulcers, weakness, tremors, bleeding gums, nausea, loose teeth, headaches, abdominal pain, cardiac weakness and diarrhea.

Noise Mining processes are inevitably noisy. Mining equipment, including crushers, drills and engines, that lets off unfiltered noise can cause short-term or permanent hearing loss, eardrum rupture or compromised speech.

Heavy loads A quarter of all mining injuries that result in employees taking time off include back injuries from shoveling and lifting, as well as slips and falls.

There are a number of modern safety precautions that have greatly decreased or even eliminated exposure to all of the previously mentioned risks — black lung disease, which can be deadly, has been almost completely eradicated. These precautions include respirators, ventilation systems and ear protectors. They have substantially lowered the number of injuries and fatalities from the recorded totals of the late 20th century.

It is still important to remember that miners face constant exposure to roof falls, moving machinery, fires and explosions. There are different types of mines, such as metal, non-metal and coal mines, but many of the dangers remain the same across multiple environmen

Mining is certainly one of the most hazardous jobs out there. Even with the development of new safety measures, there are still so many things that can go wrong. It is extremely important to wear the proper gear and practice proper usage and maintenance of equipment in order to reduce injury and health risks.

Health Risks

One of the top on-the-job health risks of mining is dust. Blasting and drilling leave very fine mineral dust particles in the air that can accumulate in the lungs. This buildup can lead to pneumoconiosis. A disabling, irreversible form of this condition known as silicosis can develop when a mMercury is a heavy metal that’s present in some organic mineral compounds found in mines. The quantity varies slightly depending on the given mine. Workers can inhale or swallow mercury or absorb it through their skin. Even minimal exposure can result in significant poisoning. Mercury poisoning symptoms include mouth ulcers, weakness, tremors, bleeding gums, nausea, loose teeth, headaches, abdominal pain, cardiac weakness and diarrhea. miner inhales large quantities of quartz or crystalline silica. Another common form of the disease for miners is black lung disease. Pneumoconiosis can cause fibrosis, which is the scarring the lungs.

2.Lumberjack Lumberjack are those who cut down trees from forest.This job have a really high risk of accident because of falling trees and equipment failure.This job has topped the list of dangerous job because the fatality rate is approximately 128 people in 100,000 staff members.On the other side the they have not paid enough

3. Alligator Wrestlers and lion Tamer we,ll consider this a general category encompassing anybody who deals with dangerous animals on a daily basic. especially those people that deal with dangerous animals on daily basic. especially those people that stick their faces in dangerous animals mouth. what if it accidentally crushed your head with their mouth? it would be a disaster, and ofcourse you can die from it. so we reconsider this as one of the most dangerous job in the world

4. Astronauts Maybe you will reconsider this job as a safe job. most people probably don't consider this profession when thinking of dangerous job, since the beginning of the Russian and American space programs about 430 astronauts have gone to space. with 34 deaths that is a 7.5% mortality rate which is significantly higher than many other profession on this list. is it that dangerous? let's imagine the situation which involve danger in it. how about freezing temperature? hot temperature? will you stand them. how about not be able to breathe? engine failure? crashing? anything can happen.