occupational hazard

noun

1. a danger or hazard to workers that is inherent in a particular occupation:

   Silicosis is an occupational hazard of miners.

Word History and Origins

Origin of occupational hazard¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

The back-to-back calendar is a familiar occupational hazard for corporate executives, often translating into a status symbol for being important and in-demand.

From Digiday

“Sexual assault is not an occupational hazard,” Arbogast said.

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast