The Ten most Dangerous Jobs

Face it folks, in order to survive one must be employed and with every employment come health risks. These health risks can range from a headache to falling from height eventually resulting in death. Whatever the case may be, no job in the world is guaranteed to be safe and you do not have to be a genius to figure that out. This list is about the most dangerous jobs. If yours is one of these, we wouldn’t call you – unlucky, but we certainly would ask you to be careful. The list is basically judged on one criteria and that is the number of deaths per one thousand people employed in a specific profession.

10. CONSTRUCTION WORKER

 

The median annual salary of a construction worker is around $66,422 and the death rate is approximately 18.3 per 100,000 employed.

The reason why this job is considered this dangerous is that construction workers work in all sort of different terrains and there is no way they can possibly get out of working whether it’s at a height, slippery, rocky, or even busy highways. Moreover, construction workers often work with explosive materials (specially in the mountains) and power tools for drilling etc.

9. TRUCK DRIVER

 

The median annual salary of a truck driver is around $43,048 and the death rate is approximately the same as a construction worker i.e. 18.3 per 100,000 employed.

Driving not only as a profession, but as a routine is difficult. The reason why a ‘truck’ driver made it into this list is because they usually have to travel long distances and that too at night. The roads are boring with  no traffic around as it gets monotonous. Staying focused or even awake in these situations is very difficult and on the roads, a moment of carelessness and the curtains will close on you. If not for the curtains, one will definitely be seriously injured.

8. INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY MAINTENANCE WORKER

 

The median salary for machinery maintenance worker is around $46,645 and the death rate is a little higher than the truck drivers and  construction workers at around 18.5 deaths per 100,000 employed.

Industrial machinery is not very human-friendly. They are designed to do heavy duty work such as crushing, melting, heating, cooling and bending. A moment of distraction and lose of focus can result in the worker becoming the raw material. Then there is the risk of a malfunction or an explosion to consider which not only puts the worker in danger but at times the entire building.

7. REFUSE COLLECTOR

 

The median salary here is around $35,945 and the death rate is about 25.2 in every 100,000 employed.

It might be a little weird for you to see a mere garbage collector making it to the number seven spot but nonetheless it stands correct. Garbage men are usually clinging to the sides of the garbage truck while moving from house to house. The reason this is dangerous is because a tiny little slip, or nudge or a bump and they lose their balance. This often results in heavy injuries because the garbage man can be hit by passing traffic easily.

6. STEEL WORKER

 

The median salary for a steel worker is around $47,013 and the average death rate is very high at 30.3 deaths in every 100,000 employed.

There is a very simple logic behind the number of deaths when it comes to a steel worker. They usually work at heights, they have to dodge all sorts of debris falling and they usually walk on very narrow planks. Moreover, while all of that happens, they are carrying heavy loads on their shoulders or back.

5. ROOFER

 

The median salary for a roofer is around $36,895 and the average death rate is a whopping 34.7 in every 100,000 people employed.

As the name suggests, a roofer is responsible for the roofs of our houses. The reasons behind the high death rate is, uneven footing, slanting surfaces, heights, no safety harness, slippery surfaces and the job usually requires both hands so it’s not like you can use one hand to support yourself. Moreover, consider working in naked sunlight or windy environment. One can easily lose his balance and the rest is history.

4. FARMER

 

The median salary for a farmer is around $30,450 and this job has a death rate of 38.5 per 100,000.

The job usually involves handling heavy machinery. While the farmers are very careful while doing so, a slight miscalculation can end up crushing them instead. One needs to be very careful when working in an area with such machinery. Moreover, the farmers are usually exposed to a lot of different chemicals and pesticides which is another major health hazard.

3. AIRCRAFT PILOT

 

The median salary for an aircraft pilot is around $117,948, steep we know, but the death rate is 57.1 for every 100,000 pilots.

You do not have to be a commercial pilot to be considered in this list. If you dust crops or tow banners you make this list. Crop dusters are usually at the maximum risk, since they have to fly really low and that too in very small planes. There is very little room for mistakes. Even a tiny one can send you flying off to the ground with absolutely no safety measures on board. These pilots usually have to do long hours and that can be very tiring and hence, equally dangerous.

2. LOGGER

 

The median salary for a logger is $40,278 while the death rate is steep at 61.8 for every 100,000 employed.

Loggers work at heights and they play with power tools. Their footing is often slippery and uneven. They work in dangerous weathers and locations. Moreover, they usually work in forested areas where there are little or no health care facilities available so in case of an emergency not a lot of help is available.

1. FISHERMAN

 

The median salary for a fisherman is $44,141 while 200 deaths occur for every 100,000 fisherman.

They are usually found hauling and grabbing heavy and huge nets on an open sea. Moreover, they need to account for heavy winds, slippery decks, rain and the splashing water.

Ten of the most Beautiful Ancient Gardens of the World

There is perhaps nothing more pleasant to the senses than to sit in a garden filled with the greenest of greens; to see flower beds that present an array of colors so varied that one can easily get lost; to hear sound of birds around you; in short nature at the peak of its glory. Just to be there and to absorb the entirety of it, to feel the serene silence is a treat to dive into. Read on to find out about some of the most astounding natural and ancient gardens in the world restored in top notch state waiting to be toured.

10. VICEROY’S PALACE GARDEN, INDIA

The Viceroy’s Palace Garden in India is one of the most beautiful gardens of the country. It has a vast span of formal gardens with extensively designed landscapes that are a treat for the eyes. The impressive thing about the landscapes is the fact that they are not depictive of the Mughal or British style of gardening. They represent a modernistic vision which is pretty advanced for gardens that old. Covered in vast flowery areas and delicate lanes of grass separated with  fountains, they present a wonderful scene to the onlooker.

9. HUNTINGTON LIBRARY CACTUS GARDEN, USA

 

The Huntington is an educational and research institution and its botanical gardens are famous all over the world. The gardens are divided into various themes from all over the world (Australian, Camellia’s collection, Children’s Garden) and cover around 120 acres of land. It contains a whole bunch of rare plants from around the world. It has a dedicated portion of Tropical and Carnivorous plants. It has one the worlds largest and oldest collections of cacti along with with plants from extreme environments.

8. POWIS CASTLE GARDENS, WALES

 

It was initially the residence of the Earl of Powis but is now under the care of National Trust. It was visited by the queen of England during her tour in 1832. It is perhaps the only garden in Britain that survived the 18th century reaction and thus is the only place where a true Baroque garden exists and is appreciated. The gardens are also very famous for the lead statue of Fame which is now seen in the courtyard. The builders were experts in hydraulics and thus the original water gardens. More formal gardens were added to the south east corner by the wife of the fourth Earl of Powis.

7. VILLA LANTE GARDENS, ITALY

 

It is one of the most romantic ancient gardens in the world and one that should not be missed if you are out in the world for a garden visit. These gardens are listed as the world heritage of UNESCO and are most famous for the statues from the old Roman Empire that decorate various corners of the garden. An example is shown in the picture above. Other attractions of the garden include the Aniene River, the singing birds and a gazillion fountains found in various areas of the gardens.

6. GARDEN OF COSMIC SPECULATION, SCOTLAND

 

As very obvious from the picture above, the gardens are more of a maths and science project than anything else. May be that is exactly what Charles Jencks wanted when he created these private gardens in Scotland. The whole landscape, the sculpturing are all based on the themes of mathematical formulas and scientific phenomenon. The main focus was not plantation but a setting that mindfully yet artfully combines symmetry, arithmetic curves, and nature. These gardens do not have a competitor in the entire world and though being private, they are open to public once every year. The income goes to a caner charity. Thoughtful and impressive!

5. ALHAMBRA GARDENS, SPAIN

 

These gardens were built around 660 years ago for a Muslim ruler of Spain as part of the Alhambra Palace in Granada. They were later discovered somewhere in the 19th century and since then they have been restored to represent the original grandeur. Since Spain is considered to have a hot atmosphere, the gardens were a healthy and fresh retreat for the royals. The royal park has beautiful watered gardens with overhead terraces presenting a cool green respite and the surrounding flower beds attract all kinds of humming birds which obviously add to the atmosphere.

4. THE SIX POEMS GARDENS – TOKYO – JAPAN

 

Also known as the green paradise of  Tokyo, it is the most famous destination for tourists in the whole of Japan. It signifies a completely traditional Japanese gardening style. Its Japanese name is Rikugi which means the six poems which came from the inspiration behind the purpose of the garden. The people who lay the foundation of this beautiful garden wanted it to represent the six elements of ancient Japanese poetry. They wanted to capture and represent 88 of Japans most representative poems in the garden. It still boasts of being able to depict at least 30 of them.

3. BOTANICAL GARDENS OF SINGAPORE

 

The beautiful garden is surrounded by three different yet very pretty lakes and has around 60,000 orchids. It is situated on 63.7 acres of land and is known to be the only free botanical garden in the world. It is a major attraction for tourists from around the world. It is even common for people to travel from various destinations just to view the gardens in its actual brilliance. As is with all gardens, there exists a path that leads right through the botanical gardens and gives the viewers one amazing view after another. Established in 1895, it is one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the entire world.

2. THE GARDENS OF THE ORIENTAL PALACE, TIVOLI, ITALY

 

The most interesting information about these gardens is perhaps the fact that they were established for the wife of an accomplished dignitary of Italy because she was very depressed. Talk about being over pampered. Well love surely is blind. Apart from this little fact, the gardens are famous in the whole world for their beautiful fountains. One of the many are depicted in the picture above. They create a spell bounding effect on the viewer and the serenity of the place is heart warming.

1. THE GARDENS OF VERSAILLES, FRANCE

The gardens of Versailles cover around 800 acres of land space and are known to be one of the most ancient and beautiful gardens in the world. No wonder they occupy the first place on this list. They occupy a part of what initially was the domain of the royal palace of Versailles. The gardens are styled in the classic French style by the famous Andre Le Notre. These gardens are one of the most visited places in the whole of France with the yearly tourist count to be more than 6 million. The main attractions of the gardens are the tediously manicured lawns, the flowers, and the sculptured fountain structures which are spread through out the gardens in various places. The beauty is astounding!