12 Ordinary Jobs That Are Surprisingly Dangerous
![12 Ordinary Jobs That Are Surprisingly Dangerous](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/4/3/895843_320x180.jpg)
It is said that life is full of risks. But what many of us don't realize is that some of the most mundane and seemingly safe jobs can be some of the most risky. From milk trucking to firefighting, taxi driving to police work, radiation exposure to picking orders at Amazon, dentistry to drone operations, dry cleaning to just standing for long periods of time at work, there are a variety of jobs that can pose a risk to your health and safety.
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In this list, we explore some of the most dangerous jobs out there, and the risks that come with them. While some of these jobs may seem mundane and unassuming, they can be some of the most dangerous in the world. So, if you're looking for a job that pays well and doesn't come with any risks, you may want to look elsewhere. But if you're looking for a job that comes with a bit of excitement and danger... you'll definitely want to read on.
Standing: not so great for your heart.
![CRACKED ROYAL GUARD If you stand for long periods of time at work, it can increase your chances of getting heart disease by 2X. Pity the poor guys in giant black hats outside Buckingham Palace.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/2/1/895021.jpg)
Dry Cleaning: Not So Clean After All.
![CRACKED CONDENSATE г. DRY CLEANER A study from Columbia University found that kids whose parents work as dry cleaners have a 200-300% higher chance of developing schizophrenia. Why? Turns out, it's due to exposure to a chemical involved in dry cleaning.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/1/9/895019.jpg)
Risky.
![CRACKED L3 Coll (405) 414-3466 1287 118 1131 DELT DRONE OPERATOR Drone operators who take out targets can suffer from mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and PTSD, just like pilots who fly in war zones, even though they're sitting down in a different continent than the drone.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/2/0/895020.jpg)
Dentists: Not so regular.
![CRACKED ЛЛ OUT DENTIST Dentists get exposed to loud noises regularly while they work, mainly from dental handpieces and suction, and they have more tinnitus (ear ringing) symptoms than the average person. That means dentists may be putting their hearing in danger.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/1/8/895018.jpg)
Picking orders at Amazon: not for the faint-hearted.
![CRACKED vecas12 CREATIVE PLAY PCS ED 24 PK ELAY-DON TOYS TOYS CREATIVE PEAY CREATIVE PLAY 20383 2038 3 PCS J PCS 70 24TC - 24-28 PLAY-DON PLAY-DON кини TOYS TO S CREATIVE CLAY CREATIVE PLAY 20383 20303 3 PCS 3 PCS PO 24 PK PD 24 PE PLAY-DON PLAY-DON AMAZON WAREHOUSE PICKER In at least one Amazon warehouse, pickers are expected to collect orders every 33 seconds, and walk up to 11 miles during a night shift. This can take a toll on their mental and physical health, according to experts (and, well, common sense).](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/1/5/895015.jpg)
2021's grim reality.
![CRACKED TRANSPORT WORKERS (LIKE TRUCK DRIVERS) Transportation and material moving workers had a lot of fatal work injuries in 2021, with a record high of 1,523. That's an 18.8% jump from the year before.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/1/1/895011.jpg)
Radiation exposure: Unregulated and unchecked.
![CRACKED FLIGHT ATTENDANT Flight attendants are exposed to more radiation every year than people who work at nuclear power plants, and there aren't any rules or regulations about how much radiation they should be exposed to, or any way to measure it.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/1/0/895010.jpg)
Fishing: Really Not Safe.
![CRACKED EUCH . : FISHERMAN The Labor Department's data shows that in 2011, people who worked in the fishing industry had the highest rate of deaths while on the job, with 121.2 deaths per 100,000 people.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/1/3/895013.jpg)
Logging: Not Safe.
![CRACKED LOGGER Logging workers are way more likely to die on the job than police officers - 8 times more likely, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/1/6/895016.jpg)
Taxi drivers: high risk.
![CRACKED DUTY VA 8G89 DUTY OFF BCB8 2.50 INITIAL FARE $1.43 PEA A MINUTE - $100 MONDAY-FRIDAY 6-EPM $0.50 NIGHTS - LAW FLAT PARS ESTATE TAXI DRIVER Taxi drivers are in big danger when it comes to homicide. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on average, 23.7 out of every 100,000 taxi drivers got killed each year from 1993 to 2002.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/1/4/895014.jpg)
Brave pizza boys risk lives and health.
![CRACKED Andi Pizza Hut PIZZA DELIVERY DRIVER Delivering pizza is one of the 10 most dangerous jobs in the US, according to the Department of Labor's 2002 list.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/1/7/895017.jpg)
Milk trucking: not for the faint of heart.
![CRACKED MILK TRUCK DRIVER Driving a milk truck can be risky because of its high center of gravity and lack of baffles. This can cause liquid cargo to shift around when you accelerate, brake, or turn corners.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/1/2/895012.jpg)