You may think you have a tough job, but for most people who work in the US, it can't possibly compare to the folks who truly lay their lives on the line, day in and day out. Would you be willing to do it? Here's a smattering of articles and news pieces that talk about the deadliest jobs in America...
Fishing Ranks Highest in Deaths
Discovery Channel features a show called "The Deadliest Catch," because fishermen and fishing workers appear at the top of the list year after year as the #1 deadliest job in America.
Most Recent Listing of Most Dangerous Jobs
Kate Lorenz, an editor for CareerBuilder.com and contributor to The Work Buzz, a Job Seeker blog, released this article last year titled America's Most Dangerous Jobs. Not only does it list the jobs with the highest number of fatalities in 2008, it also includes some other interesting facts and figures.
Top Ten Deadliest Jobs in Pictures
This may be a bit dated from 2006, but this Big Idea Slideshow features a sharp photographic representation of the deadliest jobs in America.
Hispanics are Most At Risk
NCLR, an advocacy group for Hispanic Americans, claims that Latinos are most at risk in America for dying while at work. A recent report released by the group, titled "Fractures in the Foundation," says that severe erosion of job quality and weak enforcement of labor protections are the main reasons.
Want to see the latest statistics for yourself? Visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics for searchable databases and the most recent reports on issues relating to labor in the US.
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