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Hurricane hunter - This weather phenomenon occurs regularly in many parts of the world. If you happen to live in an area prone to hurricanes, you know better than anyone else that staying as far away as possible is the only right way. 

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Hurricane hunter - But to make them as harmless as possible, researchers have to study them, and part of that work involves sending people straight into its destructive forces.

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Underwater welder -

Welding is challenging in an of itself. But when done underwater, welders have to get accustomed to the water pressure and work through clouds of bubbles and the mask.

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Underwater welders are responsible for repairing important structures, including pipelines, offshore oil drilling rigs, ships, dams, and nuclear power facilities.

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Truck driver - These are often an undervalued bunch, especially because they add considerable strain to existing traffic.

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Truck driver - But they have an extremely demanding job, driving vehicles that weigh as much as 40 tons (40,000 kg) on little to no sleep for endless hours. They are also often targeted by robbers and other delinquents.

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Delivery driver - Whether because of heavy traffic or because they’re often targeted by robbers, those who deliver your convenient meal or package to your door are constantly at risk.

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Delivery driver - In countries where they use motorcycles or bicycles to make deliveries, they are even at higher risk.

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E-waste recycler - Lead, cadmium, chromium, brominated flame retardants, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are just some of the things used in electronics.

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E-waste recycler - Brave men and women risk being exposed to these toxic chemicals on a daily basis. 

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Fisherman - All kinds of professional fishing is dangerous. They are at the mercy of extreme weather, including blizzards and heavy storms while operating heavy machinery on little to no sleep.

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Fisherman - The majority of fatalities are tied to hypothermia or drowning.

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Street sweeper - These workers are constantly at risk of being hit by drivers.

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Street sweeper - They also often work before sunrise so that the rest of us can enjoy clean streets as we go about our day, which means they’re more likely to be robbed or attacked.

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Roofers -

Falls and sunburns are obvious side effects of this occupation, but did you know that they also face electrocution, exposure to chemical hazards, and heatstroke?

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Roofers - Besides, no one needs work done on the roof unless it has a problem, which makes it unsafe territory by nature.

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Portable toilet cleaner - If you've ever been to any kind of festival, you know how disgusting these toilets can get.

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Portable toilet cleaner - These brave souls walk into these portable germ machines armed only with a vacuum to face all kinds of gross bodily fluids.

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Roadkill collector - These workers don’t just have to deal with dead animal carcasses for a living...

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Roadkill collector - They have to do it while fending off oncoming traffic.

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Embalmer -

Those who practice this ancient occupation have to look death in the face every day, which is an emotional task in and of itself.

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Embalmer - But they also often have to deal with grieving family members in addition to carrying on a highly technical and methodical task.

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Forensic science technician - They collect and analyze physical evidence from crime and accident scenes, which are often gruesome and distressing. 

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Forensic science technician - But the process also exposes the techs to a wide range of hazards, including bodily fluids, chemicals, and weapons.

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Miner -

Mining has caused many issues, including political ones, through the centuries. Exposure to dust and gases can cause severe lung disease and other health concerns.

Additionally, miners work long hours in confined spaces where they are at risk of cave-ins.

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High-rise window cleaner - High-rises are part of some of the most iconic skylines in the world.

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High-rise window cleaner - But windows get dirty and these professionals have to face incredible heights to keep these buildings glossy and shiny.

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Lumberjack - Priceonomics calls it “America’s deadliest profession,” estimating that 91 out of 100,000 logging employees are killed each year (this is compared to 3.2 out of 100,000 for the average working American). The rate is likely to be higher in countries with less safety regulations.

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Lumberjack -

These professionals have to worry about trees falling on them and the powerful machines they handle at the same time.

See also: The worst jobs in history

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