occupational
related to a job or profession
About a person’s job or work, or something that happens because of that job or work.
occupational [noun]
- The company offers training to reduce occupational hazards in the factory.
- She specializes in occupational health and advises businesses on workplace safety.
- Long hours and high pressure can lead to serious occupational stress.
- He developed an occupational disease after years of exposure to chemicals at work.
- After her injury, she attended occupational therapy to relearn everyday work tasks.
- They wore masks to avoid occupational health problems.
- Occupational safety rules help keep workers safe.
- The nurse takes a course in occupational health.
- Back pain is a common occupational problem for drivers.
- She goes to occupational therapy twice a week.
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occupational disease
1illness caused by work conditions
A sickness that a person gets mainly because of their job or work conditions.
- Asbestosis is an occupational disease common in some construction workers.
- The law requires employers to report suspected occupational diseases.
occupational health
1health and safety of workers
The area of health care that focuses on keeping people healthy and safe at work.
- The company hired a consultant to improve occupational health standards.
- Occupational health services check whether the workplace is safe for employees.
occupational safety
1safety measures in the workplace
The rules and actions used to protect workers from accidents and injuries at work.
- All staff must attend an occupational safety training session each year.
- Good occupational safety can reduce the number of workplace accidents.
occupational stress
1stress caused by work
Stress or pressure that a person feels because of their job or work situation.
- High occupational stress is common among teachers and nurses.
- The company is trying to reduce occupational stress by offering flexible hours.
occupational hazard
1risk that comes with a job
A risk, danger, or problem that is a normal part of a particular job.
- Losing your voice is an occupational hazard for singers.
- Stress is an occupational hazard for many emergency workers.
occupational hazard
2risk that comes with a job
A problem or risk that is normal for a certain kind of job.
- Back pain is an occupational hazard for many nurses.
- Getting calls at all hours is just an occupational hazard of being a doctor.
occupational therapy
1therapy for daily living skills
A type of treatment that helps people learn or relearn everyday skills they need at home, at school, or at work.
- Occupational therapy taught him how to dress himself again.
- After the stroke, he started occupational therapy to improve his hand movements.
- She received occupational therapy to adapt to life after her stroke.
- Children with developmental delays often benefit from occupational therapy.