Occupational Disease (Noun)
Meaning
Disease or disability resulting from conditions of employment (usually from long exposure to a noxious substance or from continuous repetition of certain acts).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The worker was diagnosed with an occupational disease after years of exposure to asbestos on the construction site.
- The company was liable for the employee's occupational disease, which was caused by repeated strain from lifting heavy objects.
- Miners are at high risk of developing occupational diseases such as black lung disease and silicosis from inhaling dust particles.
- Research has shown that prolonged exposure to loud noises can lead to occupational diseases such as hearing loss and tinnitus.
- The new regulations aim to reduce the incidence of occupational diseases among healthcare workers by implementing stricter safety protocols.