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The World’s Deadliest Infographic

DRKGEROUS The World's MOST Infographic THE WORLD OF WORK Need an excuse to work from home? Every year there are around 27 MILLION days of work lost to workplace related injuries and illnesses years and a tl3.4 billion cost to the economy That adds up to 73972 EVEN WORSE 173 PEOPLE DIED AT WORK LAST YEAR There were more than three times as many fatal accidents in the North West of England than London. Statistically, you will encounter the most peril in Scotland and the North West. Scotland – 20 fatalities in 2012 1 incident every 169,000 workers 1 Incident every 19,000 workers North West – 25 fatalities in 2012 Maybe you should flee, and look for work elsewhere? Somewhere like Poland maybe, where there are over 8 times the amount of workplace accidents. ese Time for a snack. Do you eat at your desk? Are you one of the 80% of workers who never clean their desk before eating? tab 4 caps lock E A R shift Y 400 80% G option command They're in there, slithering between the keys of your keyboard.. That nice warm area where you rest your hand on your desk is home to about 10 million bacteria. The average desk seethes with 400 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. Maybe you like that sort of thing? If you're bored at work, here are the top five safari spots for watching bacteria breeding: water fountain handles 3 telephone "keyboards desks microwave door handles НОBBIES The weekend is here, and what could be more harmless than taking up a hobby? Sky-Diving: 1 in 101,083 chutes don't open Running: 1 in 97,455 run into trouble BASE jumps: 1 in 2,317 crash land Swimming: 1 in 56,587 drown Cycling: 1 in 92,325 rides turn into a fatal accident While you're recovering from your hobby accident, look over to the bed next to you. There you could find victims of some of the more obscure accidents that happen in the UK each year. Victim of lightning - Falls involving ice skates, skis, rollerblades or skate- boards' - 4623 cases a year 27 cases a year Contact with powered lawn- mowers - 422 cases a year Contact with a marine animal – 24 cases a year TRAVEL You deserve a holiday, and you should treat yourself. To help, here are the five most dangerous countries to visit: SYRIA * * Its government isn't doing anything about offenses (including bombings, murder and other abuse) targeted specifically at tourists. ISRAEL There's increased threat of terrorism and extremist activities, particularly in high tension areas such as the Gaza strip and the West bank. SOMALIA Ever since the civil war kicked off in Somalia in 1990, violence committed by drug lords have made the country a no-go area for travellers. COLUMBIA Kidnapping for ransoms are rife; add a little guerrilla activity and you get a holiday spot that, on the wrong day, might turn into more of a 'getaway' than you bargained for. AFGHANISTAN ** Despite the war having officially ended, the country is still unstable thanks to extremist terror organisations, including the network known as Al-Qa'ida, and violent acts are reported on an almost daily basis. Well done - you've booked a relaxing two week yachting holiday in Somalia. Now it's time to work out how to get there in the most dangerous and reckless way. We've already covered lawnmowers and porpoise riding so what's left? Here are the odds of death on more regular modes of transport: (Deaths per billion journeys) 4.3 BUS RAIL 20 CAR 40 FOOT 40 WATER 90 AIR 117 BICYCLE 170 MOTORCYCLE 1640 You are more than 380 times more likely to die on your bike than taking the bus. Cycle safely. RELAXING After all of that stress, illness and death, all you want is to unwind with a cup of tea. But beware! Even the most harmless pursuits have hidden dangers: Drowning and submersion while in bath-tub 31 people * Fall involving bed 24.453 people FALL OFF BED DROWNING IN BATH Contact with hot drinks 1,968 people* Fall involving chair 13304 people* FALL OFF CHAIR * The number of average admissions admitted to A&E in the UK each year HOT DRINKS Fancy a relaxing cuppa? Your favourite steamy beverage could be the death of you, although you'd have to drink around 270 cups first Death risk: 1/270 Yaaaawwwwn... Phew! Defying death is exhausting. It's probably time for a well-earned nap... Heart Attacks Blood Clots The Top 4 Causes Of Death Whilst Asleep Sleep Apnea Stroke It's a big bad world out there. Good luck, and nice knowing you! sources: www.hesonline.nhs.uk/Ease/servlet/ContentServer?sitelD=1937&categorylD=211 www.medicine.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/booth/risk/sports.html www.medicine.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/booth/Risk/trasnsportpop.html www.nsc.org/NSC%20Picture%20Library/News/web_graphics/Injury_Facts 37.pdf www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/04/09/office-unhygienic-illness_n_1411694.html www.disinfecttoprotect.com/downloads/Office-Study.pdf www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/overall/hssh1112.pdf www.hse.gov.uk/education/statistics.htm www.hse.gov.uk/education/answers.htm money.howstuffworks.com/death-by-cubicle2.htm www.medicine.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/booth/risk/sports.html beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2012/10/top-10-most-dangerous-countries-in-2012-2476808.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travel#Travel_safety http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/statistics_explained/images/4/47/ Number_of_serious_and_fatal_accidents_at_work%2C_2009_%281%29_%28persons%29.png www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/european/european-comparisons.pdf experts (IN money www.expertsinmoney.com DRKGEROUS The World's MOST Infographic THE WORLD OF WORK Need an excuse to work from home? Every year there are around 27 MILLION days of work lost to workplace related injuries and illnesses years and a tl3.4 billion cost to the economy That adds up to 73972 EVEN WORSE 173 PEOPLE DIED AT WORK LAST YEAR There were more than three times as many fatal accidents in the North West of England than London. Statistically, you will encounter the most peril in Scotland and the North West. Scotland – 20 fatalities in 2012 1 incident every 169,000 workers 1 Incident every 19,000 workers North West – 25 fatalities in 2012 Maybe you should flee, and look for work elsewhere? Somewhere like Poland maybe, where there are over 8 times the amount of workplace accidents. ese Time for a snack. Do you eat at your desk? Are you one of the 80% of workers who never clean their desk before eating? tab 4 caps lock E A R shift Y 400 80% G option command They're in there, slithering between the keys of your keyboard.. That nice warm area where you rest your hand on your desk is home to about 10 million bacteria. The average desk seethes with 400 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. Maybe you like that sort of thing? If you're bored at work, here are the top five safari spots for watching bacteria breeding: water fountain handles 3 telephone "keyboards desks microwave door handles НОBBIES The weekend is here, and what could be more harmless than taking up a hobby? Sky-Diving: 1 in 101,083 chutes don't open Running: 1 in 97,455 run into trouble BASE jumps: 1 in 2,317 crash land Swimming: 1 in 56,587 drown Cycling: 1 in 92,325 rides turn into a fatal accident While you're recovering from your hobby accident, look over to the bed next to you. There you could find victims of some of the more obscure accidents that happen in the UK each year. Victim of lightning - Falls involving ice skates, skis, rollerblades or skate- boards' - 4623 cases a year 27 cases a year Contact with powered lawn- mowers - 422 cases a year Contact with a marine animal – 24 cases a year TRAVEL You deserve a holiday, and you should treat yourself. To help, here are the five most dangerous countries to visit: SYRIA * * Its government isn't doing anything about offenses (including bombings, murder and other abuse) targeted specifically at tourists. ISRAEL There's increased threat of terrorism and extremist activities, particularly in high tension areas such as the Gaza strip and the West bank. SOMALIA Ever since the civil war kicked off in Somalia in 1990, violence committed by drug lords have made the country a no-go area for travellers. COLUMBIA Kidnapping for ransoms are rife; add a little guerrilla activity and you get a holiday spot that, on the wrong day, might turn into more of a 'getaway' than you bargained for. AFGHANISTAN ** Despite the war having officially ended, the country is still unstable thanks to extremist terror organisations, including the network known as Al-Qa'ida, and violent acts are reported on an almost daily basis. Well done - you've booked a relaxing two week yachting holiday in Somalia. Now it's time to work out how to get there in the most dangerous and reckless way. We've already covered lawnmowers and porpoise riding so what's left? Here are the odds of death on more regular modes of transport: (Deaths per billion journeys) 4.3 BUS RAIL 20 CAR 40 FOOT 40 WATER 90 AIR 117 BICYCLE 170 MOTORCYCLE 1640 You are more than 380 times more likely to die on your bike than taking the bus. Cycle safely. RELAXING After all of that stress, illness and death, all you want is to unwind with a cup of tea. But beware! Even the most harmless pursuits have hidden dangers: Drowning and submersion while in bath-tub 31 people * Fall involving bed 24.453 people FALL OFF BED DROWNING IN BATH Contact with hot drinks 1,968 people* Fall involving chair 13304 people* FALL OFF CHAIR * The number of average admissions admitted to A&E in the UK each year HOT DRINKS Fancy a relaxing cuppa? Your favourite steamy beverage could be the death of you, although you'd have to drink around 270 cups first Death risk: 1/270 Yaaaawwwwn... Phew! Defying death is exhausting. It's probably time for a well-earned nap... Heart Attacks Blood Clots The Top 4 Causes Of Death Whilst Asleep Sleep Apnea Stroke It's a big bad world out there. Good luck, and nice knowing you! sources: www.hesonline.nhs.uk/Ease/servlet/ContentServer?sitelD=1937&categorylD=211 www.medicine.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/booth/risk/sports.html www.medicine.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/booth/Risk/trasnsportpop.html www.nsc.org/NSC%20Picture%20Library/News/web_graphics/Injury_Facts 37.pdf www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/04/09/office-unhygienic-illness_n_1411694.html www.disinfecttoprotect.com/downloads/Office-Study.pdf www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/overall/hssh1112.pdf www.hse.gov.uk/education/statistics.htm www.hse.gov.uk/education/answers.htm money.howstuffworks.com/death-by-cubicle2.htm www.medicine.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/booth/risk/sports.html beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2012/10/top-10-most-dangerous-countries-in-2012-2476808.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travel#Travel_safety http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/statistics_explained/images/4/47/ Number_of_serious_and_fatal_accidents_at_work%2C_2009_%281%29_%28persons%29.png www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/european/european-comparisons.pdf experts (IN money www.expertsinmoney.com

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Sit, down, relax and pop the kettle on. Why not throw on something comfortable and slip on your favourite slippers. Want a cup of tea? No? Okay. Today's world is riddled with danger lurking around...

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