Most Dangerous Jobs

Many accidents happen at construction sites. Workers often do their jobs under giant steel beams or on the uneven surfaces high above the ground. The most common cause of death among construction workers is falling. Explosions, electric shocks, loud noises, high and low temperature, solvents, smoke, asbestos and incorrect lighting can also be dangerous to construction workers.

A bodyguard is a human shield for the person they work for - it might be a rock star, the president, a banker. It can be dangerous and you may have to put your life on the line but the pay is very rewarding.

A target girl is a female assistant in circus performances such as knife throwing, archery or sharpshooting. The assistant stands in front of a target board or is strapped to a moving board while an impalement artist throws knives or shoots projectiles so as to hit the board but miss the assistant. The potential for injury or death is part of the visual thrill for the audience.

Working in a mine is undoubtedly a tough job. This job requires working outdoors, usually underground, for long periods of time. Workers are often exposed to large amounts of silica dust causing silicosis, which leads to inflammation and nodular lesions in the lungs. There are also the much-covered instances in which miners are killed in mine collapses, blasts, fires or landslides.

This is a career that the week of heart need not apply for. This is a risky and dangerous job, but there is also a real adrenaline rush here for these men and women. The pay is excellent and failing to unarm a bomb is simply not an option.

Today's policeman faces a lot of challenges and a lot more danger than generations of the past. On top of that, they are criticized constantly. This is a dangerous, stress-filled career but there is a great deal of pride in keeping the peace.

De-mining, or mine clearance, is the process of removing land or sea mines from an area. Since manual mine clearance is much more effective than any automated method, human workers are still used to do the dangerous work of deactivating the world's land mines.

Combat rescue officer is an officer career field added because of the importance of joint rescue and recovery operations military-wide.

These workers operate self-propelled mining machines that rip coal, metal and nonmetal ores, rock, stone or sand from the mine face and load it onto conveyors or into shuttle cars in a continuous operation.

Working in the fishing industry is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Fishermen have to work long hours every day, sometimes in darkness, without time for breaks. The heavy equipment used to catch fish is rife with potential for accidents. And though GPS technology helps to direct fishing boats, but in bad weather conditions and fatal accidents still happen.

Trash and recyclable collectors do not get enough credit for maintaining order in the society.Trash collector strikes are never a pretty thing and neither is a high fatality rate.

Danger abounds when you spend most of your days outside with heavy machinery, frequently bad weather and occasional high attitudes.

Mountain guides are specially trained and experienced mountaineers and professionals who are generally certified by an association. They are considered experts in mountaineering.

Helicopter cable workers are those surreal-looking workers who fix various cables and power lines from a helicopter. The special conductive clothing these linemen wear allows them to work on high-voltage transmission lines with their bare hands.

structural iron and steel workers install iron and steel beams and use cranes to lift said beams. Iron workers have one of the highest rates of injuries of all occupations.

According to the BLS, these workers install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems.

Bicycle messengers are known as bike or cycle couriers. They are people who work for courier companies carrying and delivering items by bicycle. Bicycle messengers are most often found in the central business districts of metropolitan areas.

This is one of the most unselfish jobs out there. Coast Guard Search and Rescue are there to help those in desperate situations often putting their own lives at risk to get to their aid.

Construction laborers and helpers do physically demanding work and have one of the highest rate injuries. They clean and prepare construction sites, dig trenches, build scaffolding and operate constructional equipment.