Dangerous Jobs for Millennials
Most Dangerous Jobs Today
Commercial
truck drivers
truck drivers
Loggers and
lumberjacks
lumberjacks
Iron and steel workers
Powerline workers
Roofers and
construction workers
construction workers
Common Workplace Injuries
Cuts and lacerations,
especially on the
face or limbs
especially on the
face or limbs
Hearing damage
from loud noises
from loud noises
Car accidents in
company vehicles
company vehicles
Exposure to
toxic waste
and chemicals
toxic waste
and chemicals
How Millennials Are Changing the Workforce
- Workplace safety a greater priority for Millennials than other generations
- Traditional safety training losing its efficacy with shortened attention spans
- Millennial employees have higher expectations of safety rights
High-Risk Jobs for Millennials
Food delivery service drivers –
Exposure to heavy traffic, higher risk of collisions, slip and falls
Pipeline transportation –
Exposure to contaminants is common, as are vehicle collisions
Warehouse operations –
Muscle strains and unsafe conditions are common
Manufacturing –
Incidents like machinery injuries impact thousands annually