America’s 10 Most Dangerous Jobs

Training goes a long way in keeping your forklift operators, and pedestrians safe in your facilities. But there are inherent risks in certain vocations that can not be dismissed. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, following are the 10 most dangerous jobs in America, based on number of deaths per 100,000 employees:

1. Fishing – 127.3 per 100,000 workers
2. Logging – 104 per 100,000 workers
3. Aircraft Pilots and Engineers – 56.1 per 100,000 workers
4. Refuse and Recycle Material Collectors – 36.4 per 100,000 workers
5. Job Roofers – 34.1 per 100,000 workers
6. Structural Iron and Steel Workers – 30.3 per 100,000 workers
7. Job Helpers, Construction – 26.8 per 100,000 workers
8. Farmers and Ranchers – 26.1 per 100,000 workers
9. Truck Drivers – 25.9 per 100,000 workers
10. Natural Resources and Mining – 22.1 per 100,000 workers

While forklift operator did not make the list, and we’re thankful, training goes a long way to ensure your employee safety and reduce product damage and loss.

Visit our Forklift Operator Safety Training Webapge, then contact us to discuss a training program for your operators at 800-929-0561.

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