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occupational hazard
noun
- a danger or hazard to workers that is inherent in a particular occupation:
Silicosis is an occupational hazard of miners.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of occupational hazard1
First recorded in 1950–55
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Example Sentences
“Sexual assault is not an occupational hazard,” Arbogast said.
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It is an occupational hazard that, yes, can turn into tragedy.
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I am positive the germ count in the dugout alone could be classified as an occupational hazard.
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