While all jobs come with some level of risk, certain professions pose significantly greater dangers to workers' safety and health. Here are the top eight most dangerous jobs according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 1. Logging Workers Logging has consistently ranked as one of the most hazardous professions. The job involves...
United States Population Overview *Note the Hispanic or Latinx population in the data can be of any race, causing overlap with percentages of other racial categories. White: 76.5% Hispanic or Latinx: 18.3% Black or African American: 13.4% Asian: 5.9% American Indian or Alaska Native: 1.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0.2% Two or...
Despite the fact that accidents and resulting injuries can occur in nearly any workplace, some industries are, understandably, more dangerous than others. This is the case in the construction industry – one of the most active industries in Texas. Dealing with large machines like bulldozers and jackhammers and working from vast heights create an...
When heading into work, the last thing an employee expects to happen is that they will get into an accident or be injured on the job. While accidents at work can and do happen, they often result in not only physical harm but can create undue stress for the workforce as a whole. Because...
While it’s true that every workplace comes with its own set of hazards and potential dangers, some are riskier than others. This is particularly true for the oil and gas industry, which – according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics – accounted for 1,566 worker fatalities between 2008 and 2017, or over...
Generators have been used for many years to help keep businesses in varying industries running in the event of potential power outages. Businesses in fields like healthcare, construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, and even commercial offices utilize generators on a regular basis. While these powerful machines are great to have for a variety of...
