Forget Dirty Jobs: 9 Dangerous Jobs That Women Do
Housekeeping
You may not think there are dangers associated with housekeeping, but oh honey are there. The organization Hotel Workers Rising reports that hotel workers have a 40 percent higher injury rate than those in the service sector. Common injuries include extensive strains when lifting mattresses, pushing carts and performing other daily duties. In fact, almost two-thirds of workers visit their doctors for symptoms and even rely on pain medication to get through each day. Factor in excessive workloads and you have a dangerous job.