Litvinova's psychological laboratory. Rating of the most dangerous professions: the military has supplanted the miners

Members of the emergency rescue squad of the city of Uren, the fire crew on duty PCH-160, the inspector of the traffic police service, specialists from the youth sector of the culture department and the information and diagnostic center of the UO, volunteers from the VO "Initiative" were preparing the site for competitive tests from early morning. The training track, decorated with flags, was transformed: special equipment, washed to a shine (a fire truck, vehicles of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, private security), lined up, as if at an exhibition, waiting for little visitors and their parents. The asphalt strip of the training road turned into an obstacle course with elements of fire-fighting sports, and the birch alley became an obstacle course with a suspended crossing and crossing on parallel ropes. A real road intersection appeared on the site with pedestrian zebra crossings and a live traffic controller in uniform and with a striped baton in his hand.

Everything was ready for competitive testing. They were waiting for the participants themselves. The silent picture came to life when, at the appointed hour, noisy, friendly, passionate family teams, along with fans, appeared on the site. Guests of the competition also came up - the head of the Urensk city administration V.Ya. Gorishny and the head of the Regional Department I.I. Spirin, ready to support the teams and wish them good luck.

And on an improvised stage with a creative presentation of the profession “Let them teach me!” family teams appear one after another. A team called “Rescue Brigade” - the Gritsev and Krasikov families (d/s "Teremok") - vividly and figuratively spoke about the profession of a rescuer. Every child should know how to act in case of a fire, what happens when you don’t know how to swim, and who will come to the rescue if you are in trouble!

Members of the “Staff Police Crew” team - the Ratov and Lednev families (family club “Superkids” of DDT) - approached the presentation of the profession of a traffic inspector with great humor, but at the same time gave important advice to parents and children on how to behave on the road. If you are a driver, if you are a pedestrian, even if you are a small passenger, everyone must follow the rules of the road!

The “Fire Crew” team included the Serov and Sokolov-Kuzmin families (d/s “Skazka”). They proved to everyone that the profession of a firefighter is not at all what most ordinary people imagine it to be: “the soldier is sleeping - the service is in progress.” They very clearly (dance!!!) showed how difficult it is for fire fighters in a combat situation during a real fire. And to confirm their words, right during the competition, the fire crew PCH-160 received an alarming call: in the village. There's a fire! And our firefighters immediately went to the call to the sound of the alarm siren, possibly to save someone’s life. This is what the profession of a firefighter really is!

“Emergency brigade” - that’s what the Zharkov and Umarov families called their team (d/s “Orlyonok”). They spoke great about the profession of an emergency physician. Service “03” arrived to help a patient with a temperature of 40° almost instantly. Professional doctors took a businesslike approach to saving the patient: diagnosis, choice of treatment method, bandage over the entire head and conclusion - if the patient is silent, it means he is not complaining about anything.

But “Along with the Police” (d/s “Yolochka”), which was represented by the Litsov and Rostov families, had to take part in the actual detention of the criminal and the investigation of the crime. Police service is sometimes both dangerous and difficult!

The audience was delighted, and the participants had to show all their best qualities: team spirit, endurance, mutual assistance in competitive tasks. And, you know, we did it! We completed a series of tasks in the “My First Height” competition (with a game test about the world of professions) and demonstrated in practice knowledge of traffic rules: mothers on bicycles and children on scooters on the “roadway” worked miracles of figure driving, but fathers, as it turned out, did not They forgot how to correctly interpret the signals of a traffic controller at an intersection. In the “Labyrinth for extreme sports” task, family teams demonstrated how important it is to feel a partner’s shoulder nearby, to feel the support of the team when you need to speed through an obstacle course or transport the entire team “from shore to shore” in extreme conditions.

As it turned out, the “boevka” (the professional uniform of firefighters) is very suitable for every dad (in uniform they looked like heroes), mothers were very impressive in mountain rescue gear (they looked better in “gazebos” and “harnesses” than in swimsuits on the beach , and the protective helmet on their heads emphasized their attractiveness). Well, the kids were interested in participating in everything together with their parents. They generally liked everything.

The culmination of the module was the best entertainment for the little one - she was allowed to use special equipment. Adults - firefighters, rescuers, police - let them look, touch, press interesting buttons, turn on the siren, talk into a signaling device, try to cut metal with special rescue scissors, and each also told about their special car, about their service, which, of course, people really need.

Results of the 3rd module “Extreme Professions”:

1st place was shared by the family teams of the Gritsevs and Krasikovs (d/s “Teremok”) and the Ratovs and Lednevs (family club “Superkids” DDT);

2nd place - the family team of the Zharkovs and Umarovs (d/s “Orlyonok”);

3rd place was taken by the family team of the Litsovs and Rostovs (children's school "Yolochka");

4th place - the team of the Serovs and Sokolovs-Kuzmins (d/s “Fairy Tale”).

THE FINAL

On the holiday dedicated to Children's Day, which took place on June 3, the participants of the III regional competition of young families “Family People” gathered together (32 families) in the district House of Culture at the final of the festival-competition to sum up the final results and rejoice for each other friend, show your best creative performances, thank your partners and, of course, receive well-deserved gifts from the deputy of the Legislative Assembly of the NO A.F. Tabachnikov and festival sponsor T.I. Bakireva. I would like to hope that the time spent with the children will be a good impression for the participating families and a good start for new traditions in young families. Let your families be happy, your children healthy, and most importantly, let them grow up and become good people.

Organizing committee of the III regional festival-competition of young families “Native People”

Each country has its own list the most dangerous professions. Every day, certain workers die, are injured, or, while retired, suffer from occupational diseases.

1. Miner

People began to extract minerals already in the 15th century, using primitive tools and force.

In Russia, the first attempts to study the subsoil were made back in 1491, when America had not yet been discovered by Columbus.

However, a more serious approach to mining occurred during the reign of .

At the beginning of the 20th century, people began to actively mine coal. In 1913, the mountain managed to produce about 35 million tons of “black gold”.

Mining work is very dangerous because a person has to work at great depths. Miners are susceptible to various types of poisoning, rock falls and underground gas explosions.

Despite improved equipment, people in this profession still cannot feel completely safe.

Unfortunately, very often the culprits of various accidents are officials who are indifferent to ordinary workers. There are many examples where negligence on the part of management claimed dozens, or even hundreds of lives.

In addition to human casualties, such incidents also cause serious losses to the state, amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars.

1. Rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations

A rescuer from the Ministry of Emergency Situations is an employee of the system of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. This profession is one of the most dangerous, although very in demand.

Emergency Situations Ministry workers are always ready to help both people and nature. As soon as any misfortune happens, they immediately do everything imaginable and inconceivable in order, first of all, to protect a person from danger.

And although their exploits remain forever in the hearts of citizens, they often die while performing their duties.

1. Firefighters

When fighting a fire, workers in this profession have to constantly risk their own lives. They may die from structural collapse, chemical poisoning, or loss of consciousness due to high temperatures.

Despite this, entire fire dynasties exist. Sometimes from two to five generations can serve in one unit at the same time, starting with the great-grandfather and ending with the great-grandson.

Due to the excessive danger, the profession of firefighters enjoys great prestige in society, although the salaries of ordinary employees still leave much to be desired.

1. Journalists

According to statistics presented in Geneva, two journalists die every week in the modern world. For some, this fact may cause bewilderment, since at first glance journalism seems to be an ordinary matter.

However, things are completely different. People in this profession have to get into verbal altercations with officials or wealthy people, which can later turn into disaster for them.

From time to time we may hear information that an attempt has been made on the life of a journalist.

In addition, journalists have to film reports in military hot spots or during aggressive rallies. Since it is important for people in this profession to film the most valuable material, they often risk their own lives.

Naturally, military personnel die much more often, but journalists, unlike soldiers, are practically not protected from attacks.

Every year, the International Committee to Protect Journalists publishes rankings of the most dangerous countries for the journalistic profession.

There are 12 countries on this list, led by Iraq, Somalia and the Philippines. You should also be aware of the hot spots listed below.

• Ukraine

According to the regulations for 2014, Ukraine was recognized as the most dangerous state for journalists. In this country they were kidnapped and arrested more often than in others. The source of this information was the well-known organization “Reporters Without Borders”.

According to their data, 33 journalists were kidnapped in 2014. As a rule, incidents occurred during the revolution on the Maidan, as well as during the military conflict in Donbass.

• Libya

After the assassination of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, 29 journalists from different countries were officially kidnapped in this country.

• Syria and Iraq

27 journalists went missing in Syria, and 20 in Iraq. An investigation by the human rights organization Amnesty International found that at least 36 journalists were deliberately killed in Syria alone.

In addition, the terrorist group ISIS, banned in Russia, has repeatedly publicly executed American and European journalists.

• Pakistan

Since 1992, approximately 50 journalists have been killed in Pakistan. In 2011, this country was recognized as the most dangerous for people in this profession.

1. Builders

Among the construction professions, installers working at heights are the most likely to die. Workers not only run the risk of falling down, but also of being injured if they handle tools incorrectly.

33% of installers die only because employers, for one reason or another, do not organize appropriate working conditions for them. Unfortunately, workers themselves often neglect safety precautions.

So we've looked at 6 most dangerous professions. However, we can name other areas of activity that pose a risk to human life.

Drivers

Most often they die in road accidents due to poor road conditions, fatigue, vehicle malfunction or alcohol intoxication.

Those who do not know how to drive a car, much less a truck, may think that the driver’s profession is full of sheer romance. However, this is a serious misconception.

Due to sitting for a long time, they suffer from severe back pain. Also, due to constant stress, motorists are more likely than others to become victims of cardiovascular diseases.

In addition, they can get into an accident at any time. An interesting fact is that, according to statistics, the profession of a driver is much more dangerous than the work of a policeman, or even a fireman.

Fishermen

All over the world, fishing is considered a rather dangerous profession. Sometimes some ships can remain at sea for several months. And all this time, team members have to catch fish without days off.

Many are not able to withstand such a load even at the level, not to mention physical exhaustion. Along with this, the situation is worsened by old equipment, which not all companies can afford to update.

Not so long ago, on April 2, 2015, the autonomous freezing trawler “Far East” sank in the Sea of ​​Okhotsk. 56 people died then, and this is far from an isolated incident.

Well, we have offered you a list of the most dangerous professions. Naturally, it can be expanded for a long time, but we will not do this. However, if you think that there are professions that are more dangerous than those given in this article, write about it in the comments.

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Every year different countries publish lists of the most dangerous professions. Each country has its own list. Every year workers die or become disabled or suffer from occupational diseases.

What professions do people live the least?

The life expectancy of electricians, mechanical engineers, pipe layers and plumbers can be significantly reduced. The danger is associated with asbestos, which causes lung cancer. In the seventies, this material was widely used in construction.

Life may be shortened due to pulmonary diseases for those who work in workshops producing marble coatings and cement. Inhaling silica dust puts people at risk of developing silicosis. Workers at construction enterprises and workers in workshops where ceramics are produced expose themselves to the same dangers.

Firefighters live shorter lives because they are often in stressful situations, which causes heart attacks. Pilots are at high risk of developing melanoma. They spend a lot of time at high altitudes, where the protective properties of the atmosphere are reduced. As a result, the risk of skin cancer increases due to cosmic and solar radiation.

Bus driving is a respected profession. The life of a driver cannot be called easy. Due to prolonged sitting in a sitting position, they often develop back pain. In addition, they are subject to high levels of stress, which causes cardiovascular diseases. The driver is constantly at risk of getting into an accident. According to statistics, this profession carries more danger than the profession of a policeman or even a firefighter.

The work of a pathologist involves interaction with formaldehyde, which is a carcinogen. Any carcinogen, with frequent interaction with it, carries the risk of developing a brain tumor and leukemia. This is why mortuary workers, funeral home workers and pathologists are at great risk.

Why do people choose dangerous professions?

The reason for this may be a craving for thrills. It happens that a profession is chosen based on salary or because there is simply no other work in a certain region. Sometimes when asked why a person chose a particular dangerous profession, he answers that he simply does not know how to do anything else.

The most dangerous of the usual professions for women

Those who perform the functions of a secretary five days a week are often familiar with carpal tunnel syndrome - pinching of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. There is cause for concern if your hands and wrists become numb, the skin on the back of your hands begins to tingle, followed by a dull, nagging pain. If you do not pay attention to it or extinguish it with painkillers, eventually surgical intervention is inevitable.

The body of flight attendants is threatened by factors such as changes in gravitational pressure, exposure to ozone and cosmic radiation, hazardous fuel components, noise, vibration, and time zone changes that disrupt biorhythms.

Due to the need to stand in one place all day long in tight stilettos, by the evening sales consultants' feet swell, which can ultimately develop into a serious disease - varicose veins.

Dangerous professions in Russia

For many years, the leading positions have remained with the miners. Unfortunately, people in this profession die most often, the cause is accidents in mines. The danger also comes from blasting, landslides, and methane and carbon monoxide poisoning are common. Recently, the mortality rate from accidents among fishing fleet sailors has increased significantly. The top three most dangerous professions in Russia are drivers. High mortality is a consequence of a large number of road accidents.

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In Peru there is a profession of shearing alpaca wool, from which the highest quality wool threads are then obtained. Cute animals do not want to part with their fur coats and resist this in every possible way. So alpaca hairdressers are akin to matadors.

Everyone knows that firefighting is also one of the dangerous professions. Fires are a constant emergency situation where the risk of death is high.

Skyscraper window cleaners and electricians working in the air are professions associated with constant danger. It is known that installers often repair high-voltage lines and have to do most of the work with their bare hands. Climbers are no less at risk, because people work at heights. Tuna fisherman is the most dangerous profession in the world

Working in the rescue service and coast guard, specialists take risks every day, since the water element contains many dangers. But the highest mortality rate is recorded among those who fish tuna on the high seas. Despite the extreme danger of this profession, there is very tough competition. For many fishermen, tuna fishing is the only way to make a living.

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Meanwhile, according to the site, the most dangerous professions are not the most paid. For example, IT specialists earn much more than industrial climbers. you can read about the highest paid professions in Russia.
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The military profession in Russia is now considered the most dangerous. According to the Portal Research Center, Russians are now worrying about the fate of people in uniform and with weapons three times more often than in previous years. Even the profession of a miner began to seem less risky and difficult against this background.

The reason for such drastic shifts in public opinion is clear and visible to the naked eye in the news feed of every day - the “hot spot” is located at the very borders of Russia, therefore, in the eyes of Russians, contract service and the work of career officers is now associated with an obvious threat to life.

One in nine (11%) believe that miners are at greatest risk in the workplace. In 2010, 17% said so, in 2008 -18%.

6% of Russians each pay tribute to the difficult work of Emergency Situations Ministry rescuers and firefighters. The same number of Russians consider the profession of a law enforcement officer, as well as a driver (truck driver, chauffeur, taxi driver) dangerous. In terms of the level of risk to life, politicians, deputies and officials are almost at the same level of the rating (5%).

The profession of a journalist was considered somewhat less risky compared to 2010 - 4% today versus 7% in 2010. In terms of the level of danger, judging by the rating, Russians place the professions of pilots (2%), teachers (2%) and doctors (3%) approximately on par. 1% each called the job duties of a collector, a security guard, a lawyer, and a businessman dangerous.

23% of respondents named other dangerous professions. For example, a timber feller and a chief accountant, a diver and an aviation engineer, a fisherman on the open ocean and a postman delivering pensions without security or protective equipment.

There were also answers of a philosophical nature: respondents called “any profession related to human contacts” dangerous. According to some respondents, it is risky to be an “honest worker.”

6% did not take risks even during the survey and it was not possible to get an answer from them.

Location of the survey: Russia, all districts
Settlements: 201
Date: August 1-2, 2014
Study population: economically active population of Russia over 18 years of age
Sample size: 1000 respondents

Question:
“Which profession do you consider the most dangerous at present?” (open survey)

The respondents' answers were distributed as follows:

“Soldier, serviceman” – 15%
"A soldier in a hot spot."
Understudy for the head of the analytics and sales coordination department, 22 years old, Shakhty

“Military specialists, journalists (if they work in “hot” spots), apparently, war in Russia cannot be avoided in the coming year.”
Leading software engineer, 29 years old, Tolyatti

“A military man with a rank that requires work in the fields.”
Warehouse manager, 28 years old, Moscow

“If we take the threat to life, then the contract service is near “hot” spots.”
Mobile merchandiser, 22 years old, Baltiysk

"Defend the homeland."
Head of a separate unit, 43 years old, Penza

Shakhtar – 11%
“Regardless of the time (past and present), I consider the most dangerous profession to be a miner.”
Senior researcher, 42 years old, Moscow

"Miner. In addition to occupational hazards, there is a risk of death from an explosion, gas leak, or being “buried alive.” In the event of a disaster at such a depth from the surface of the earth, no one will hear for help, unless they realize it in time from outside.”
Surgeon, 34 years old, Moscow

“Rescuer of the Ministry of Emergency Situations” – 6%
"Everything related to salvation."
Lawyer, 41 years old, Syktyvkar

"Accident Elimination, Ministry of Emergency Situations."
Sales manager, 29 years old, St. Petersburg

“Employee of the operational brigade of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.”
General Director, 31 years old, Moscow

“Firefighter” – 6%
“Possibly a fireman. After all, fires often occur due to human stupidity and carelessness, and they have to risk their lives.”
Translator, 33 years old, Angarsk

“There is no one dangerous profession; you can write a whole list of dangerous professions. Each is dangerous in its own way. It seems to me that the most dangerous profession is a firefighter.”
PC operator, 33 years old, Tula

“Driver, chauffeur, taxi driver, truck driver” – 6%
"Driver in Moscow."
Delivery driver, 45 years old, Moscow

"Driver. Too many offenders, bad roads, purchased licenses... All this contributes to a favorable environment for accidents on the roads. Thousands of people die every day under the wheels of cars.”
Beauty salon administrator, 29 years old, St. Petersburg

“The profession of a driver, because you have to take risks every minute. Taking into account the quality of roads, traffic and the level of training of drivers. Working and living in Moscow is already a risk.”
Personal driver for the manager, 46 years old, Moscow

"The driver's job. Because there is a huge flood of cars and terrible roads, and even they often drive while drunk.”
Specialist, 62 years old, Saratov

“Policeman, policeman, law enforcement officer” – 6%
“A fighter against corruption among law enforcement officers (if they kill you, they will take it inexpensively).”
Freelancer, 51 years old, Ufa

"Operative."
Animator, 25 years old, Rostov-on-Don

“Politician, official, deputy” – 5%
"Being President in Russia."
Store manager, 36 years old, Tyumen

“I think that he is a Duma deputy. Otherwise, why such free money and powers with a minimum of effort.”
Manager, 45 years old, St. Petersburg

"Prime Minister of Ukraine."
Electrician, 47 years old, Chekhov

“Journalist, reporter” – 4%
"War Journalist"
Interpreter and translator, 33 years old, Tolyatti

"A journalist in a hot spot."
Head of a separate division, 40 years old, Vologda

"Correspondent".
Sales representative, 32 years old, Novokuznetsk

"The reporter".
Head of wholesale department, 28 years old, Sochi

“Doctor” – 3%
"Virologist".
Automation engineer, 29 years old, Novosibirsk

"Emergency doctor."
Massage therapist, 47 years old, Moscow

"Epidemiologist".
Purchasing manager, 41 years old, Moscow

“Pilot, pilot” – 2%
"Test pilot"
System administrator, 34 years old, Moscow

“Teacher, pedagogue, lecturer, educator” – 2%
"Teacher in high school."
Event manager, 24 years old, St. Petersburg

"Teacher."
Teacher, 26 years old, St. Petersburg

“Entrepreneur, businessman” – 1%
"Individual entrepreneur".
Director, 49 years old, Yekaterinburg

“Collector” – 1%
"Collector".
Bottling line operator, 50 years old, Balashikha

“Security guard, bodyguard” – 1%
"Security guard".
Security guard, 39 years old, Ufa

"Bodyguard".
No data, 18 years old, Penza

"Sapper" – 1%
"Sapper".
Head of Planning and Budgeting Department, 27 years old, Rostov-on-Don

“Lawyer” – 1%
"Advocate".
No data, 19 years old, Moscow

"Prosecutor."
Financial consultant, 28 years old, Novoulyanovsk

"Bailiff"
Bailiff, 28 years old, Nizhny Novgorod

"Judge".
Sociologist-researcher, 21 years old, Magnitogorsk

“Others” – 23%
“Agent-consultant for concluding contracts with individuals.”
No data, 18 years old, St. Petersburg

"Being human".
General Director, 57 years old, Vyazniki

"Forest feller."
Driver, 36 years old, Irkutsk

"Diver".
Marketer, 40 years old, Moscow

“All professions where safety precautions are not observed...”
Energetik, 28 years old, Mikhailov

"Chief Accountant".
Deputy Director for Finance, 39 years old, Salavat

“If there is a place for heroic deeds in life, this is not life.”
Marketing Director, 50 years old, Chelyabinsk

"Manager of food production."
Director, 33 years old, Nizhny Novgorod

"Aviation engineer for Russian aircraft."
Chief project specialist, 55 years old, Moscow

"Driving instructor at a driving school."
Engineer, 23 years old, Tver

"Stuntman".
Diesel locomotive driver, 24 years old, Ekaterinburg

"Astronaut".
Insurance agent, 22 years old, Neftekamsk

“There is a lot of aggression in the world. Any profession related to human contacts.”
No data, 51 years old, Moscow

"Installer".
Economist, 24 years old, Khabarovsk

"Tower crane operator."
Head of sales department, 28 years old, Yekaterinburg

"The postman who delivers pensions."
Telecom operator 1st class, 44 years old, Volzhsky

"Industrial climber working without insurance."
Director of Construction and Development, 45 years old, Rostov-on-Don

"Fisherman on the open ocean."
No data, 24 years old, Astrakhan

"Builder".
Assistant Head of the Capital Construction Department, 20 years old, Kaliningrad

"Honest worker."
Specialist, 40 years old, Moscow

“I find it difficult / don’t want to answer” – 6%
"Don't know".
Luggage storage storekeeper, 28 years old, Podolsk

“I find it difficult to answer.”
Payroll accountant, 30 years old, Penza

The military profession in Russia is now considered the most dangerous. According to the Research Center of the Superjob portal, Russians are now worrying about the fate of people in uniform and with weapons three times more often than in previous years. Even the profession of a miner began to seem less risky and difficult against this background. Read more...

Have you ever wondered which professions are the most dangerous in the world? Every job has its own risks. From working at high altitude to the serious health problems that chemicals pose, it's probably a great idea to calculate not only the salary, but also the risks of the job. Some professions can even cost you your life, which is not the best option. So if you want to make a living while being in danger all the time, take a look at these 25 most dangerous jobs in the world!

25. Wipers

If you've ever been to Rwanda, you'll understand why janitors are on the list of the most dangerous jobs. Many women work as street cleaners throughout the night in heavy traffic and in very dangerous areas.

24. Guides in the mountains



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Between ice, long climbs, sharp rocks, wind, low air pressure and a variety of other dangerous conditions, climbing mountains is a dangerous endeavor. According to one 2009 report, 11 conductors died in such work.

23. Joiners

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It's an ancient profession, and it's more dangerous than you think. A broken hip, falling from the second floor, a crushed finger, or a dislocated collarbone from slipping on a ladder are just a few of the possible woodworker hazards.

22. Stuntmen

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Stuntmen help Hollywood stars look great while sacrificing their lives. These brave people face death every day, driving a car on mountain roads, or jumping from a great height to the ground.

21. Couriers

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With the advent of Amazon, Uber eats, and other similar services, delivery has become more than a desirable service. Whether it's delivering pizza or delivering newspapers, the job is dangerous in most countries. Couriers are often victims of armed robbery and other violent crimes. So tip them and behave yourself.

20. Lion and alligator tamers



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Alligator and lion tamers, and anyone who deals with dangerous animals on a daily basis, know that they come pretty close to death, especially when they put their head in the animal's mouth.

19. Electronic waste recyclers

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Imagine mountains of computer parts that need to be sorted, some of which contain chemicals that leak out and mix with rainwater. Recyclers have to deal with it every day, and in some parts of the world, such as Guiyu in China, dealing with e-waste is their whole life.

18. Fitters and electricians

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Working with electricity is bad in itself, but working with electricity high above the ground is even worse. One wrong decision, and workers can die from electric shock or falling from a height. The fitter even needs to hang from a helicopter to perform particularly difficult jobs.

17. Farmers and herders

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Dealing with cattle, tractors and a variety of challenging conditions, farmers don't just sit on the porch all day. Their work can be quite dangerous.

16. Firefighters



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We probably shouldn't say that firefighters' work is dangerous. Whether they're rushing into burning buildings or digging ditches in the driest, most sparsely populated part of Australia, firefighters are eager to save others while harming their own. If that's not enough for you, know that of the 1 million firefighters in the United States, 70% are volunteers.

15. Roofers

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Most would agree that the main hazards of this type of work are the possibility of falling from great heights and the possibility of sunburn. However, you may not know that roofers are also at risk of electric shock, hot tile burns, and harmful tar fumes. Add heatstroke to the mix and you have a very unpleasant job. To make matters worse, the average roofer salary is only $35,920.

14. Police

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Police officers must respond to potentially dangerous calls and are exposed to stressful situations on a daily basis. Unfortunately, in many countries they are not the most popular civil servants. Yes, corruption exists, but many police officers actually risk their lives for others.

13. Astronauts

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Since the beginning of the Russian and American space programs, about 430 cosmonauts have been sent into space. During this time, 34 people died, representing 7.5% of the total, a mortality rate significantly higher than many other professions on this list. Additionally, astronauts in the Apollo space program experienced cardiovascular problems due to excessive exposure to radiation.

12. Bodyguards and armored car drivers

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When your mission is to take a bullet meant for someone else, you definitely have a dangerous job. Of course, the level of risk may vary depending on where you work and who you protect. Unfortunately, there are cases where bodyguards died after being on the job for only three weeks.

11. Slaughterhouse workers

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These people are often overexploited and suffer injuries that are three times higher than other manufacturing and processing industries. These injuries are often the result of having to maintain a certain speed on a line where workers are required to kill up to 50 cattle per hour.

10. Mechanics

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Surrounded by exhaust fumes, chemicals and dangerous tools, mechanics who service everything from Mini Coopers to fighter jets face their share of risks.

9. Metallurgists

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In addition to exposure to metal and heat, these workers tend to develop long-term health problems caused by exposure to and inhalation of various chemicals.

8. Search and rescue



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Whether it's the coast guard facing the dangers of the high seas or a mountain rescue team forced to endure sub-zero temperatures at night, it's easy to see why these jobs make our list. These highly trained men and women risk everything to save the lives of others.

7. Scavengers

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Working with all kinds of waste has its own risks. In many places, this profession pays well for certain reasons. The potential for exposure to all sorts of hazardous materials raises the danger level of this profession by many notches.

6. Sappers

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Although it is a military profession in some parts of the world, there are many war-torn regions littered with mines. Therefore, there is a similar vacancy in the private market, which is not fun at all.

5. Drivers of personal transport



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While buses and trains are dangerous in their own ways, rickshaws, tuk-tuk drivers and taxis are in a completely different category. Besides the obvious dangers on the road, there is the constant danger of being robbed or assaulted. Even in the United States, taxi drivers have one of the highest death rates on the job.

4. Miners

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Few professions can cause such serious harm to health as the profession of a miner. In addition to the risk of lung disease, miners are exposed to the risks that exist inside mines, the risk of gas explosions and health problems from inhaled chemicals and radon, making the mining profession a deadly one.

3. Pilots

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Everyone knows that pilots have a dangerous job. Planes crash all the time, right? No, that's not true. At least not the planes you're thinking of. Major airlines provide a very safe mode of transport. If we are talking about pilots flying at low altitudes, then this is a different story. Their profession is dangerous as they face extremely hostile weather and terrain.

2. Deep sea fishermen



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And this is a classic of the genre. This job is the most dangerous on most lists, especially the crabbing profession in Alaska. Considering the long periods of time on the open sea, long nights and low temperatures, this profession deserves such a title.

1. Lumberjacks

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Along with deep sea fishing, the logging industry is a constant source of workplace hazards. Large trees, sharp saws and hard work are not the best combination for those who harvest timber.