Many of us will be reading this in our comfy office chairs in warm heated offices somewhere. The nearest the majority of us get to danger in our jobs is a paper cut using the photocopier or even worse a spilled cup of hot coffee. Maybe now and again fellow workers still talk about when Debbie from accounts slipped on the wet floor and made a work accident compensation claim. For some of us however, who are brave enough to work away from the comfort of an office, work is a hazardous environment where we face real danger everyday. Below we are going to take a look at some of the most dangerous jobs in the UK, where work accident compensation is often needed. There may just be a few in there that surprise you.
Deep Sea Fisherman
Statistically the most dangerous job in the UK. Deep sea fishermen who leave the Scottish shores fishing far into the North Sea face danger on every voyage. Stormy seas and a hazardous working environment are just two of the perils that face the seamen. 180 deaths occur in UK workplaces every year.
Oil and Gas Riggers
Many dangers face these workers. Simply getting to work can sometimes be a dangerous task. Only last year a helicopter crashed carrying 18 workers to an offshore oil rig. Luckily they all survived. Once on the rig they face dangers from explosions, terrorism and heavy machinery.
Construction Workers
Traditionally construction work has always been a dangerous job. Most serious injuries and fatalities in this sector come from falls from height and falling objects. Jobs such as roofers and scaffolders are therefore most at risk. In 2009 there were 53 fatal construction work injuries.
HGV/Lorry Drivers
Road traffic accidents are the highest cause of injuries every year in the UK. Up to 300,000 people are injured on British roads every year. It goes without saying then, that those people who spend their working life on the roads are at serious risk. Professional drivers often work very long hours at unsociable times with little breaks. Tiredness, stress and tight deadlines lead to high accident rates.
Forestry Workers
With the increased spotlight from TV, we have all come to realise recently just how dangerous forestry work is. Falling trees and branches combined with operating heavy machinery, means that the forest is an extremely unsafe work environment.
Bomb Disposal Expert
The danger of this job is clear for us all. Not only is there the danger of trying to diffuse a live explosive but the danger from enemy fire, snipers and other incendiary devices while doing it. The average salary of a bomb disposal expert is around 32,000. I'm sure many of us have the deepest respect for all people able and willing to carry out this crucial work.
Even if your job is nowhere near as dangerous as those above, occasionally accidents and injuries can happen. Even in the most mundane jobs there are risks to the workers if proper health and safety procedures are not carried out properly. If you have suffered an accident or injury at work that wasn't your fault, then you may be eligible to make a work accident compensation claim.
Deep Sea Fisherman
Statistically the most dangerous job in the UK. Deep sea fishermen who leave the Scottish shores fishing far into the North Sea face danger on every voyage. Stormy seas and a hazardous working environment are just two of the perils that face the seamen. 180 deaths occur in UK workplaces every year.
Oil and Gas Riggers
Many dangers face these workers. Simply getting to work can sometimes be a dangerous task. Only last year a helicopter crashed carrying 18 workers to an offshore oil rig. Luckily they all survived. Once on the rig they face dangers from explosions, terrorism and heavy machinery.
Construction Workers
Traditionally construction work has always been a dangerous job. Most serious injuries and fatalities in this sector come from falls from height and falling objects. Jobs such as roofers and scaffolders are therefore most at risk. In 2009 there were 53 fatal construction work injuries.
HGV/Lorry Drivers
Road traffic accidents are the highest cause of injuries every year in the UK. Up to 300,000 people are injured on British roads every year. It goes without saying then, that those people who spend their working life on the roads are at serious risk. Professional drivers often work very long hours at unsociable times with little breaks. Tiredness, stress and tight deadlines lead to high accident rates.
Forestry Workers
With the increased spotlight from TV, we have all come to realise recently just how dangerous forestry work is. Falling trees and branches combined with operating heavy machinery, means that the forest is an extremely unsafe work environment.
Bomb Disposal Expert
The danger of this job is clear for us all. Not only is there the danger of trying to diffuse a live explosive but the danger from enemy fire, snipers and other incendiary devices while doing it. The average salary of a bomb disposal expert is around 32,000. I'm sure many of us have the deepest respect for all people able and willing to carry out this crucial work.
Even if your job is nowhere near as dangerous as those above, occasionally accidents and injuries can happen. Even in the most mundane jobs there are risks to the workers if proper health and safety procedures are not carried out properly. If you have suffered an accident or injury at work that wasn't your fault, then you may be eligible to make a work accident compensation claim.
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