The Unemployable Life

Tragic Realities of Dangerous Jobs

The Unemployables Season 1 Episode 11

In 2022, a sobering statistic of 5,486 people lost their lives at work in the United States which truly means that some jobs come with dangers. Workplace dangers show up in different types, including falls, chemical exposure, and even violence.

This episode dives into troubling instances, alarming statistics, and critical safety procedures that everyone should be aware of. So whether you work on the floor, behind a desk, in the driver’s seat, or just curious about the dangers in the workplace, this can be an eye opening episode to you.

🤔 What can you learn from this episode?

- Some of the key factors that cause workplace fatalities are lack of training, absence of safety measures, and bad working conditions.

- Common jobs with greater hazards include taxi drivers, who are 20 times more likely to encounter violent death at work.

- Steps businesses should follow after a deadly accident, from securing the location to alerting Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and notifying the family.

- The impact of workplace dangers in the organization and coworkers

- How organizations that fail to enforce safety standards experience harsh penalties, productivity loss, and difficulties retaining personnel

- Employees can prioritize their personal safety by recognizing when to say "no" to risky jobs.


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