Occupational exposure
Occupational exposure
Occupational exposure (/ɒkjʊˈpeɪʃənəl ɪkˈspoʊʒər/) refers to an employee's exposure to a physical, chemical, or biological agent as a result of their work activities. The term is often used in the context of occupational health and safety and industrial hygiene.
Etymology
The term "occupational exposure" is derived from the Latin "occupatio", meaning "occupation, business" and the Latin "expositio", meaning "exposure". It has been used in the English language since the late 19th century to describe the exposure to hazards in the workplace.
Related terms
- Occupational disease: A disease resulting from exposure to risk factors in the workplace.
- Occupational hazard: A risk or danger inherent in a particular occupation.
- Occupational health: The field of healthcare dedicated to the well-being and safety of employees in the workplace.
- Industrial hygiene: The science of anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace conditions that may cause illness or injury.
- Exposure limit: The maximum amount of a hazardous substance a worker can be exposed to over a certain period of time.
See also
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Workplace safety
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Occupational exposure
- Wikipedia's article - Occupational exposure
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