Although they mostly deal with locks that are broken, or they are simply called upon to install new locks, there are dangers that locksmiths are normally predisposed to in their day to day task. For example, when locksmiths are working on a lock, there are certain locks that have sharp edges and mechanisms. At times, while trying to work on these locks, these experts are usually hurt, or even cut. It is the reason most of them wear heavy work gloves that are not easily penetrated by sharp objects.
In addition, a locksmith can at times be called upon to an emergency in the middle of the night. Therefore, this usually puts them in danger because if they are not careful they can get robbed while on their way to visit a client. It is in fact the reason locksmiths will usually charge higher fees, when they are called to address emergencies by clients.
Lastly, since locksmiths do not discriminate on whom they offer their services, at times they are usually called upon to offer services only to find that they were conned in to going in to a location. So, locksmiths do face danger in their day to day jobs, but usually take it in their stride since they are just offering their services.