Occupational safety and health — is a cross disciplinary area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. The goal of all occupational safety and health programs is to foster a safe work environment.[1] As a secondary effect … Wikipedia
Occupational disease — Classification and external resources MeSH D009784 An occupational disease is any chronic ailment that occurs as a result of work or occupational activity. It is an aspect of occupational safety and health. An occupational disease is typically… … Wikipedia
Occupational medicine — is the branch of clinical medicine most active in the field of Occupational Health. Its principal role is the provision of health advice to organizations and individuals to ensure that the highest standards of health and safety at work can be… … Wikipedia
Occupational health psychology — Psychology … Wikipedia
occupational disease — 1. Also called industrial disease. a disease caused by the conditions or hazards of a particular occupation. 2. a trait or tendency that develops among members of a particular profession: Cynicism was thought to be an occupational disease of… … Universalium
Occupational therapy — Intervention ICD 9 CM 93.83 … Wikipedia
Occupational fatality — An occupational fatality is a death that occurs while a person is at work or performing work related tasks. Occupational fatalities are also commonly called “occupational deaths” or “work related deaths/fatalities” and can occur in any industry… … Wikipedia
Occupational injury — An occupational injury is bodily damage resulting from working. In the United States in 2007, 5,488 workers died from job injuries, 92% of which were men,[1] and 49,000 died from work related injuries.[2] NIOSH estimates that 4 million workers in … Wikipedia
disease — diseasedly, adv. diseasedness, n. /di zeez /, n., v., diseased, diseasing. n. 1. a disordered or incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system of the body resulting from the effect of genetic or developmental errors, infection,… … Universalium
occupational — occupationally, adv. /ok yeuh pay sheuh nl/, adj. 1. of or pertaining to an occupation, trade, or calling: occupational guidance. 2. of or pertaining to occupation: occupational troops. [1840 50; OCCUPATION + AL1] * * * (as used in expressions)… … Universalium