occupational hazard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A substantial risk to a worker's physical or mental well-being which is present in a certain task, job, or profession.
  2. An unpleasant, inconvenient, or unusual circumstance which occurs or is likely to occur during the course of one's employment.

Word forms

occupational hazard occupational hazards
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