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The Deadliest Job In America’s Workforce

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A Dangerous Title To Hold: In 2015, timber cutting was officially recorded as the most dangerous job in the United States. This conclusion came from national workplace fatality data that tracks job-related deaths across all industries. Timber cutters, often referred to as loggers, work in environments filled with heavy machinery, sharp tools, and unpredictable natural elements. While the job supports industries like construction and paper production, it comes with serious risks.

Living Near Power Lines: What Science Says About Health Risks

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What Power Lines Produce: Power lines carry electricity over long distances. As electricity flows, it creates electric and magnetic fields, often called EMFs. These fields are strongest close to the lines and weaken quickly with distance. The type of EMFs from power lines is known as low-frequency, non-ionizing radiation. This is different from high-energy radiation like X-rays, which is known to damage cells.