Occupational Hazard Definition

noun

A risk peculiar to the specific occupation or place of employment and that arises in normal work at such a job or workplace . Occupational hazards include the likelihood of accidental injuries and diseases.

Webster's New World Law

A substantial risk to a worker's physical or mental well-being which is present in a certain task, job, or profession.

Wiktionary

(figuratively, by extension) An unpleasant, inconvenient, or unusual circumstance which occurs or is likely to occur during the course of one's employment.

Wiktionary