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

That's become an occupational hazard for the Royal Family, as it can't shake off questions about the long shadow of historic links to slavery.

From BBC

Clement said the character of Fletcher evolved from the idea of him being a survivor who saw prison as an “occupational hazard”.

From BBC

Though the interceptions began to mount — “occupational hazards,” coach Sean McVay said of the first two — Bennett got the ball back with 2 minutes 49 seconds left.

From Los Angeles Times

Like most modern pitchers, he knows injuries are an occupational hazard of the job.

From Los Angeles Times

"But it was just looked on as an occupational hazard."

From BBC