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| Construction worker (Xinhua) |
When you are sitting at the office, is your biggest risk running out of coffee? Not so for these brave employees, for whom going to work every day can be life-threatening.
Below, we list the top 10 most dangerous jobs in the world.
Top 10: Construction worker(建筑工人)
Many accidents happen at construction sites. Workers often do their jobs under giant steel beams or on the uneven surfaces high above the ground. The most common cause of death among construction workers is falling. Explosions, electric shocks, loud noises, high and low temperature, solvents, smoke, asbestos and incorrect lighting can also be dangerous to construction workers.
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