Occupational Illness
/ˌɒkjəˈpeɪʃənl ˈɪlnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) A disease or health disorder directly caused by conditions or hazards arising from work or the workplace environment.
The worker filed a claim for compensation due to an occupational illness caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos.
Forms
- occupational illness
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Commentary
Occupational illness specifically denotes diseases arising from workplace exposure, distinct from injuries caused by accidents; precise definition aids in claims and compensation contexts.
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