Odds of winning the lottery: 1 in 135,145,920 (multi-state, mega-millions jackpot)

The death rate for farmers and ranchers in the US for 2006 was 37.1 per 100,000 workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

2: The number of farms operating in the US in 2006 was 2.1 million.

4: Agricultural production is the 4th most dangerous type of work in Canada, behind mining, forestry and construction, according to Statistics Canada.

16: Drowning was the cause of 16 percent of US farm deaths involving young workers between 1995 and 2002 (NIOSH).

23: Incidents involving farm machinery caused 23 percent of young farm worker fatalities throughout the United States between 1995 and 2002 (NIOSH).

27: Fractures were the most common injury involving youths on American farms in 2006, accounting for 27 percent of farm-related injuries.

100:? About 100 Canadians die from farm-related injuries each year, according to the Canada Safety Council.

Odds of winning the lottery 1 in 135,145,920 (multi-state, mega-millions jackpot)

Lifetime odds of dying from electrocution: 1 in 5,000 (Source: LiveScience.com)

1: The minimum electrical current detectible by a person is 1 mA (milliampere).

5: Electrocution is the 5^th leading cause of occupational injury deaths in the US.

10:  Workers must ensure that ladders, scaffolds, pipes and other tools and materials are not brought any closer than 10 feet from overhead power lines. With higher-voltage lines, that safety margin should increase to 35 feet.

30: Every 30 minutes, a worker suffers an electrical injury severe enough to require time off work to recover.

41: Work experience or lack of it plays a significant part in electrocutions, with 41 percent of US victims having been on the job for a year or less.

100:  An electrical current of 100 mA (milliamperes) can be fatal, depending upon how it passes through the body

Odds of winning the lottery: 1 in 135,145,920 (multi-state, mega-millions jackpot)

Odds of developing asthma or allergies: 1 in 4 (Source: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology)

3: Among a population of 32 million, there are 3 million Canadians who have asthma.

10: Throughout the US, 10 million Americans suffer from allergic asthma.

23: Of new-onset asthma cases in adults, about 23 percent are work-related.

33: Nearly 33 percent of US work-related asthma cases involve operators, fabricators and laborers.

35: Between 35 and 60 million American workers employed indoors have building-related symptoms of eye, nose and throat irritations or headache and fatigue.

100: An estimated 100 Americans die as a result of asthma attacks every week.

Odds of winning the lottery: 1 in 135,145,920 (multi-state mega-millions jackpot)

Lifetime odds of dying as the result of a dog attack: 1 in 115,489 (National Safety Council Odds of Dying)

2: Two Canadians died as a result of being bitten by mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus in 2006. In the US that same year, 177 people died from West Nile Virus.

3: Three fatal bear attacks occurred in 2008, two of them in Canada and one in the US.

4. Across the planet, there were four fatal shark attacks in 2008, two of those occurring in Mexico, one in the US and one in Australia.

77: An estimated 77 percent of all dog bites involve animals owned by family or friends.

100: About 100 people across the US die each year as a result of allergic reactions to bee or wasp stings.

125: An estimated 125 people worldwide die each year after being bitten by snakes.

Odds of winning the lottery 1 in 135,145,920 (multi-state, mega-millions jackpot)

Your lifetime odds of dying as the result of a fall: 1 in 184 (National Safety Council Odds of Dying)

5: The 5 major risk factors for falls are poor housekeeping, poor workplace layout, inappropriate footwear, slippery surfaces as a result of spills, and slippery surfaces related to poor weather.

15: In Canada about 15 percent of all lost-time worker injuries are related to falls. (Pulp and Paper Health and Safety Association)

37: About 37 percent of workplace injuries in the US are related to slips, trips and falls. (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).

60: The majority of falls (60 percent) occur on the same level. (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety)

84: In 2008 throughout the US, 84 workers died as a result of same level falls. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Odds of winning the lottery 1 in 135,145,920 (multi-state, mega-millions jackpot)

Odds of dying from obesity (being at least 30 pounds overweight) because of a sedentary lifestyle:

1 in 10,767 (American Council on Science and Health)

2: Obese workers file twice the number of workers? compensation claims as non-obese workers, according to a Duke University Medical Center study.

4. Obese men between the ages of 18 and 34 are four times more likely to miss work than their co-workers who are not overweight.

9: Only nine percent of Canadians ages five through 19 meet recommended physical activity guidelines.

20: One in five Americans (20 percent of the population) is considered obese.

30: For optimal health, people are encouraged to engage in at least 30 minutes of moderately intense physical activity on at least five days of each week.

50: More than half of all Canadians are considered inactive.

Lifetime odds of drowning in natural water: 1 in 2,828 (Source: National Safety Council’s Odds of Dying)

1: The Canadian Red Cross says only one in five Canadians who die as a result of boating incidents is found to have been wearing an appropriate personal flotation device (lifejacket).

5: Nearly 500 US residents die each year as a result of unintentional, non fire-related carbon monoxide poisoning.

16: There were 16 deaths associated with confinement or entrapment in low-oxygen environments across the United States in 2004.

48: In 2004 there were 48 deaths associated with suffocation following cave-ins.

52: Across the US in 2004 there were 52 allergic-reaction deaths following stings from bees, wasps or hornets.

100: In Canada in 2004 there were 100 deaths as a result of choking on food.

Lifetime odds of dying from contact with machinery: 1 in 4,742 (National Safety Council Odds of Dying)

2: Machinists and metal formers/shapers are the two occupations at greatest risk for machine-related injury, according to Statistics Canada.

3. Fatal occupational injury from machinery ranks third in the US after work-related motor vehicle deaths and work-related homicides. In fourth and fifth places respectively are work-related deaths from falls and electrical shock.

4: The top four US injuries for machinery-related deaths are agriculture, mining, manufacturing and construction.

7: The median number of lost workdays resulting from injuries involving machinery in the US is 7.

13: US occupational fatalities from machinery-related incidents accounted for 13 percent of total workplace deaths between 1980 and 1999, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

30: In 2002 in Canada, 30 percent of machinery-related severe injuries involved the use of agricultural equipment and 30 percent were related to the use of lifting equipment.

Odds of experiencing a mid-afternoon energy slump: 84 in 100 (According to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive for Diet Pepsi Max).

25: Twenty-five percent of Canadian adults claim to have difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep (Statistics Canada).

31: Thirty-one percent of Americans say their jobs are directly responsible for their exhaustion.

47: Forty-seven percent of Canadians admit to cutting back on sleep to create extra time in their days (Statistics Canada).

50: Fifty percent of respondents in the Harris Interactive poll said they have caught co-workers sleeping on the job.

52: Consuming beverages containing caffeine is the coping mechanism for dealing with a mid-afternoon slump for 52 percent of respondents.

58: Fifty-eight percent of the Americans polled said they get up and walk around the office to try to shake off mid-afternoon sleepiness.

Odds of being killed in a transportation incident: 1 in 6,000 during one year (source: National Safety Council)

3: Nearly 3,000 road fatalities (2,923 to be precise) occurred across Canada in 2005. (Transport Canada)

7: Aviation deaths across the US rose to 779 in 2006, from 617 in 2005. Rail fatalities numbered 781, compared to 803 in 2005. (National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB))

8: Marine deaths across the US increased to 805 in 2006 from 789 in 2005. Of that number, 710 occurred in recreational boating incidents. (NTSB)

45: Transportation fatalities of all types totaled 45,026 throughout the US in 2006, compared to 45,735 in 2005. (NTSB)

52: Aviation deaths across Canada numbered 52 in 2005. (Transportation Safety Board of Canada)

95: Highway fatalities account for about 95 percent of all US transportation deaths. (NTSB)

Lifetime odds of dying in a motor vehicle accident: 1 in 84 (Source: National Safety Council’s Odds of Dying)

1: One in 10 Canadian drivers admit to driving after drinking too much alcohol on at least one occasion within the past 12 months.

2: Male drivers involved in fatal motor vehicle crashes are nearly twice as likely as female drivers to have been impaired by alcohol at the time.

15: In Canada an estimated 1,500 people die each year as a result of incidents involving impaired drivers.

32: An alcohol-related crash death occurs every 32 minutes somewhere in the United States.

39: Thirty-nine percent of all traffic-related deaths in the US in 2005 were alcohol related.

48: Forty-eight children ages 14 and younger were killed by impaired drivers while walking or riding bicycles in the United States in 2005.

Odds of dying from an off-the-job injury versus one incurred in the workplace

9 to 1 (Source: National Safety Council)

8: Each year more than eight million US workers are seriously hurt or killed by injuries sustained off the job.

17: Of 17,700 fatal falls in the US during 2005, 17,000 of those occurred off the job.

20: In Canada, injuries incurred off the job that result in absenteeism from work outnumber workplace injuries resulting in absenteeism by a ratio of 20 to 1. (Source: Canada Safety Council)

40: Forty percent of all unintentional injury deaths in Americans ages 20 and older involve motor vehicle events.

47: Narcotics and other drugs including heroin and cocaine constituted 47 percent of all poisoning deaths across the US in 2003.

50: More than half of all choking deaths occur in the home. (Source: National Safety Council for all US statistics).

LIFETIME ODDS OF DYING IN A TSUNAMI:

1 in 500,000

100: The lifetime odds of dying in a motor vehicle crash are 1 in 100.

246: The odds of suffering a fatal fall at some point in your life are 1 in 246.

325: You have 1 in 325 chances of dying from a gunshot wound at some point (in the United States).

1,116: Your lifetime odds of dying in a fire are 1 in 1,116.

5,000: Your lifetime odds of being electrocuted are 1 in 5,000.

8,942: Many people fear being in or on water, but your lifetime odds of drowning are a slim 1 in 8,942.

(Source: All statistics from The Odds of Dying, www.livescience.com)

Lifetime odds of dying from contact with hornets, wasps or bees

1 in 56,789 (Source: Odds of Dying (2003), National Safety Council)

4: Between four and five million people are bitten by dogs every year in the US.

(Source: www.dogbitelaw.com)

5: Five Canadians died as a result of bear attacks in 2005, with three of those fatalities involving black bears and two involving brown bears. (Source: Southeastern Outdoors)

8: About 8,000 venomous snake attacks occur each year in the US, with about 15 people dying as a result. (Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

15: Between 15 and 20 people die each year across the US as a result of dog bites. (Source: www.dogbitelaw.com)

33: According to the US Postal Service, 3,300 letter carriers were bitten by dogs on the job in 2005.

36: Thirty-six cougar attacks were documented across North America between 1991 and 1999. Seven people died in those attacks. (Source: Calgary Herald)”

LIFETIME ODDS OF BEING MURDERED IN THE US: 1 in 133 (Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics)

2: In Canada there were more than two million violent incidents committed against people ages 15 and older in 2004.

14: In 2004, Canadians ages 15-24 represented 14 percent of the population, yet accounted for 32 percent of those accused of committing property crimes and 42 percent of those accused of committing violent crimes.

18: A violent crime occurs somewhere in the US every 18 seconds.

24: A murder is committed every 24 minutes in the US.

26: In 2005 African Americans were 26 percent more likely than white Americans to be victims of violent crimes.

62: Arrests were made in 62 percent of US murder cases in 2004.

Odds of a woman experiencing domestic violence at some point between ages 18 and 64

1 in 4 (source: Domestic Violence Council reporting on a 1997 US survey)

• 37 Thirty-seven percent of women who have experienced domestic violence reported that it had an impact on their work performance, hampering job promotions, attendance, their ability to show up on time and ability to keep their jobs.
• 40 Forty percent of business leaders surveyed said they were personally aware of employees and other individuals affected by domestic violence.
• 47 Workplace productivity has suffered as a result of domestic violence, according to 47 percent of executives polled.
• 74 Seventy-four percent of domestic violence victims have suffered abuse, harassment or violence from their partners on at least one occasion while at work.
• 78 Seventy-eight percent of human resources professionals polled by Personnel Journal stated that domestic violence is a workplace issue.
• 94 Domestic violence was ranked as a significant security problem for 94 percent of corporate security officers surveyed.

ODDS OF A NURSE SUFFERING A NEEDLESTICK INJURY AT SOME POINT DURING HIS OR HER CAREER

Almost one in two (Source: Statistics Canada, the Canadian Institute for Health Information, and Health Canada)

1: One in three of 19,000 Canadian nurses polled said problems with their physical health had made it challenging to handle their workloads. Back pain was the most common complaint.

9: Nearly nine percent of Canadian nurses of both sexes reported suffering depression

20: Seventeen percent of Canadian nurses interviewed reported that psychological strain from their jobs had caused them to take no fewer than 20 sick days within a year.

29: Twenty-nine percent of nurses polled said they had been targets of physical abuse by patients within the past year.

40: More than 40 percent reported being emotionally abused by patients.

45: Forty-five percent of female nurses and 51 percent of male nurses reported feeling unsupported by their co-workers. However, 90 percent said their working relationships with doctors were good.

One-year odds of a car occupant dying in a crash

1 in 17,625. (Source: National Safety Council: What Are The Odds of Dying?)

4: The average number of civilian workers who die in road crashes throughout the US every day. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

8: One Canadian woman dies in a motor vehicle collision every eight hours. For Canadian men, it’s one every four hours. (Statistics Canada)

22: The percentage of work-related deaths caused by roadway crashes between 1992 and 2001. (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

28: The percentage of semi-trucks involved in fatal incidents. (NIOSH)

49: The percentage of fatal motor vehicle crashes involving collisions between vehicles. (NIOSH)

61:? The cost in billions of dollars in lost wages and benefits for crash victims in 2000. (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

Odds of winning the lottery: 1 in 135,145,920 (multi-state mega-millions jackpot)

Odds of being bullied at work: Better than 1 in 3 (37 percent) according to a Zogby International 2007 American research study.

7: Seven out of 10 employees who are bullied either leave their jobs or are fired.

8: Workplace bullying costs the average Fortune 500 company an estimated $8 million in lost productivity in a single year.

16: The average Fortune 500 firm pays more than $16 million per year in replacement costs for managers and employees who leave their jobs because of bullying.

25: Workplace bullying has increased by 25 percent across Canadian workplaces in the past three years alone.

62: Even if they are made aware of bullying incidents, organizations do virtually nothing to help the victim 62 percent of the time.

72: Seventy-two percent of bullies are bosses.

Odds of winning a multi-state, mega-millions lottery jackpot

1 in 135,145,920

Odds of a worker killed on the job being Hispanic: 1 in 8 (Source: American Society of Safety Engineers)

5: ?For every 100,000 Hispanic workers, there are 5 occupational fatalities.

34:? Construction incidents account for 34 percent of Hispanic worker fatalities.

40:? Of all occupational fatalities in Texas, 40 percent involve Hispanic workers.

67:? Of all Hispanic worker fatalities, 67 percent involve foreign-born workers.

77: ?Between 1995 and 2002, 77 Hispanic youths died on farms throughout the US.

95:? 95 percent of Hispanics killed on the job are men.

Lifetime odds of dying in a fall from a ladder or scaffolding: 1 in 9,616 (National Safety Council Odds of Dying)

1:? The United States experienced more ladder-related fatalities, 355 in 2004, than any other nation. That makes it the number one country in the world for ladder deaths.

10:? Most ladder deaths involve falls of 10 feet or less.

39:? Canada recorded 39 deaths from falls on or from ladders in 2004, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

50: Fifty percent of occupational fall fatalities in the US occur in the construction industry.

70:? Falls account for 70 percent of fatalities involving scaffolds.

164:? The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that there are approximately 164,000 ladder-related injuries across the country each year.

LIFETIME ODDS OF DEVELOPING MALIGNANT MELANOMA, THE MOST DANGEROUS FORM OF SKIN CANCER

1 in 75 (Source: California Department of Health)

1: One wide-brimmed hat will help protect the head, face, ears and neck against sun exposure and also reduce the likelihood of developing life-threatening heat illness.

11: This year nearly 11,000 Americans will die from skin cancer.

15: Choose a sunscreen product that provides a sun protection factor of at least 15 or preferably higher.

30: People who work or play outdoors should apply sunscreen 30 minutes before stepping into the sun.

44: Forty-four hundred new cases of malignant melanoma will be diagnosed across Canada this year.

100: Wear sunglasses that provide 100 percent protection against UVA and UVB sun rays.

Odds of winning the lottery: 1 in 135,145,920 (multi-state, mega-millions jackpot)

Pedestrians walking at dusk soon after daylight saving time ends have triple the odds of being struck hit by a vehicle. (CNN Report)

1: Number 1 on the list of road surfaces to freeze during the fall and winter months is bridge decks.

2: Oil and rubber that build up over the summer months are 2 things that can make roads extremely slippery when the weather turns rainy in the autumn months.

3: If you encounter fog during fall months, do these 3 things: Slow down, turn on your vehicle’s headlights (low-beam) and exercise extreme caution.

4: When driving in rain, remember these 4 tips: Slow down, avoid hard braking, avoid large, sudden steering movements and watch the road well ahead for any hazards.

5: Among fall driving hazards are these 5 things: sun glare, wet leaves, fog, frost and deer.

46: The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says 46 percent of all reportable crashes involving deer on the road within a five-year period occurred in October and November.

A worker was running a machine called a slitter as part of a paper cup manufacturing operation. The press-like machine had heavy rollers. It was 2:30 a.m. . . . the worker was putting in overtime after his usual 3 to 11 p.m. shift. It was usual for him to work alone in this area of the plant. No one knows exactly what happened, but somehow his sweatshirt became entangled in the rollers. He was pulled into the machinery where he was tumbled around violently.

The first co-worker to discover him did not know how to stop the machine. He ran to get the closest supervisor, nearly 200 feet away. The victim appeared to have died instantly, and the actual cause of death was later determined to be a ruptured artery in his chest and multiple trauma.

The company had a policy prohibiting loose clothing, jewelry and unrestrained long hair to prevent entanglement incidents. There were prominent "stop" buttons located on the machine. There was a policy prohibiting adjustments of the machinery without first turning it off, but the equipment lacked a machine guard to prevent accidental contact.

After the fatality, a guard was put into place over the exposed roller, and an electric eye was installed to stop the machine if someone got too close. In addition, a key-lockout procedure was put into place to prevent unintentional start-up of the machinery. Employees were given safety training including how to shut off the machinery in an emergency.

Unguarded machinery is deadly. It can make the smallest mistake your last mistake.

Stan* was hired as a hotel maintenance worker, whose duties included janitorial functions and minor repair. So how did he end up dead with electrical flash burns to 20 percent of his body?

Stan’s Background
Stan had previously worked as a welder and computer programmer before taking the maintenance job, which he held for three months before his death. According to the hotel manager, Stan’s past work experience qualified him to perform the duties he had been assigned, but his job description did not include changing fuses in an electrical panel.

What Happened
The garage area of the hotel had lost electrical power, and the hotel’s assistant general manager told Stan to “check out” the problem. The 39-year-old maintenance worker went to the electrical room and opened a panel to expose a burned out fuse. The victim then called the maintenance supervisor at home for guidance and was instructed not to touch the fuse. But despite the supervisor’s warning, Stan removed the 30 amperage fuse and proceeded to replace it with a blade-type fuse of different amperage. When he did this, an electrical flash occurred, burning Stan’s arms and face.

He Lived…and He Died
Although injured, Stan was able to exit the electrical room and call for help. He was still conscious when paramedics arrived and transported him to a local hospital for treatment. Stan was later transferred to a burn unit, where he complained of shortness of breath. After further tests, it was determined he had suffered an inhalation injury and was given respiratory aid. Stan’s condition worsened over time, and he died five days after the incident.

The Investigation
Investigators discovered that the power was not shut off before Stan began working on the fuse. In addition, there were no lockout/tagout procedures followed. Although the company had a standard electrical safety policy for changing fuses, Stan had not been trained in the procedure.

Workers Take Heed
Employees should follow these recommendations to prevent similar deaths when working around electricity:

• Workers should only perform tasks that are part of their well-defined duties. And they should not conduct hazardous work unless properly trained. It was clear that Stan was performing a task beyond his job description.
• Prior to working on any task involving electricity, the power should be shut off, and a lockout/tagout procedure should be implemented for safety.

*The names aren’t real, but the incidents are.These accounts are based on actual fatality investigations.