occupational hazard

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Noun occupational hazard has 1 sense

occupational hazard - any condition of a job that can result in illness or injury
--₁ is a kind of hazard, jeopardy, peril, risk

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Occupational Hazard

Definition: A potential danger or risk that is associated with a particular occupation or job.

Examples:

Noun: Working with toxic chemicals is an occupational hazard for laboratory technicians.
Noun: Falling from heights is a common occupational hazard for construction workers.
Noun: Repetitive strain injuries are a major occupational hazard for office workers who spend long hours typing on a keyboard.
Noun: Hearing loss can be an occupational hazard for people working in noisy environments like factories.
Noun: Being exposed to infectious diseases is an occupational hazard for healthcare professionals.