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occupational hazard

noun

  1. 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.

It is an occupational hazard that, yes, can turn into tragedy.

I am positive the germ count in the dugout alone could be classified as an occupational hazard.

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