Occupational Health
/ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃənl hɛlθ/
Definitions
- (n.) The branch of law and public policy concerned with the protection and promotion of employees’ physical and mental well-being in the workplace.
The company implemented new occupational health policies to reduce workplace injuries.
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Commentary
Occupational health law often overlaps with workplace safety and employment law, focusing specifically on employer obligations to prevent health risks in occupational settings.
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