Business Insider has ranked the 27 jobs that are the most damaging to your health.
The study looked at how each job is affected by exposure to contaminants, exposure to disease, exposure to hazardous conditions; exposure to radiation; risk of minor burns, cuts, bites, and stings; and time spent sitting.
24 (tie). Radiologist
24 (tie). Metal-refinging furnace operators and tenders
24 (tie). Embalmers
24 (tie). Elevator installers and repairers
23. Nuclear medicine technologists
22. Refrigeration mechanics and installers
21. Critical care nurses
19 (tie). Service unit operators, oil, gas and mining
19 (tie). Chemical plant and system operators
17 (tie). Emergency medical technicians and paramedics
17 (tie). Continuous mining machine operators
16. Refractory materials repairers
15. Refuse and recyclable material collectors
14. Nuclear equipment operation technicians
12 (tie). Medical equipment preparers
12 (tie). Airline pilots, copilots and flight engineers
11. Oil and gas derrick operators
10. Surgical and medical assistants
9. Stationary engineers and boiler operators
8. Water and wastewater treatment plant operators
7. Histotechnologists
6. Immigration and customs inspectors
5. Podiatrists
4. Veterinarians
3. Anesthesiologists
2. Flight attendants
1. Dentists
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