The eTrain deadliest jobs chart looks at the number of fatalities that occur on the job within the United States.
According to the study, 39 percent of incidents are transportation related, and 21 percent of those are related to highway crashes. This is followed by 18 percent being contributed by assaults and violent acts. The third largest contributor of accidents is in the labor field, and is related to machinery and equipment.
It’s also worth noting that a large percentage of injuries occur in men. Women have an eight percent likelihood of having fatal injuries, in comparison to 92 percent of men. The study also finds that those over the age of 45 are more susceptible to being injured while on the job.
Workplace safety standards and measures are crucial to ensure that fatalities are minimized.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Transportation-related Fatalities
- Opportunity for innovative solutions in transportation safety to reduce the number of workplace fatalities.
- Preventing Assaults and Violent Acts
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in security measures and training programs to prevent workplace violence and reduce fatalities.
- Safety in Labor and Machinery
- Potential for disruptive innovations in improving safety protocols and technology for handling machinery in labor-intensive jobs to decrease workplace accidents and fatalities.
Where This Applies
- Transportation Industry
- Opportunity for transportation companies to invest in innovative safety measures and technologies to reduce workplace fatalities.
- Security Industry
- Demand for innovative security solutions and training programs in various industries to prevent workplace violence and minimize fatalities.
- Manufacturing Industry
- Opportunity for manufacturers to develop and implement advanced safety protocols and machinery technology to minimize workplace accidents and fatalities.
