Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals are the most dangerous jobs in California. Family planning center jobs follow in second, and justice, public order, and safety activities are the third most dangerous jobs in California.
New research has discovered the top 3 most dangerous jobs in California, with Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals taking the top spot.
Research by personal injury lawyers at John Fitch analyzed the number of non-fatal injuries in every industry per 200 million hours worked (or 100,000 full-time workers at 40h per week, 50w per year). The more injuries per time worked the more dangerous those jobs are considered to be.
The data shows the 3 most dangerous jobs in are:
| Rank | Job | Total Non-Fatal Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals | 18.7 |
| 2 | Family planning centers | 17.4 |
| 3 | Justice, public order, and safety activities | 14.9 |
#1. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals
This industry comprises establishments known and licensed as psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals primarily engaged in providing diagnostic, medical treatment, and monitoring services for inpatients who suffer from mental illness or substance abuse disorders. Workers in this industry are injured at a rate of 18.7 per 200 million hours worked. The treatment often requires an extended stay in the hospital. Healthcare workers in these facilities may face violent or aggressive patients, which can pose a danger to their safety.
#2. Family planning centers
This industry comprises establishments with medical staff primarily engaged in providing a range of family planning services on an outpatient basis, such as contraceptive services, genetic and prenatal counseling, voluntary sterilization, and therapeutic and medically induced termination of pregnancy. Workers in this industry are injured at a rate of 17.4 per 200 million hours worked. These centers typically provide reproductive health services and counseling. While not highly dangerous, healthcare workers may encounter sensitive or emotional situations that could cause potential risk.
#3. Justice, public order, and safety activities
This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in public order and safety (except courts, police protection, legal counsel and prosecution, correctional institutions, parole offices, probation offices, pardon boards, and fire protection). Workers in this industry are injured at a rate of 14.9 per 200 million hours worked. These establishments include the general administration of public order and safety programs. Government establishments responsible for the collection of statistics on public safety are included in this industry. Workers in these sectors, such as correctional officers and firefighters, face inherent dangers due to their roles in maintaining public safety and dealing with emergencies.
A spokesperson from John Fitch has commented: “Workplace injuries in America present a sobering reality that underscores the importance of prioritizing worker safety and well-being. Each year, thousands of workers across various industries experience injuries that not only affect their physical health but also have profound consequences on their livelihoods and families.”
“America’s foundations are built upon the ideologies of hard work and dedication to creating a better society for the future, whether you’re a builder, nurse, driver, police officer, retail worker or any other job, you provide value to other Americans. Your safety while doing those jobs should be a top priority as no one should have to go to work and worry about the dangers they may face.”
