occupational
ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃənl
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Definition of occupational - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
activityTECH.pertaining to activities for which one is trainedTECH.
  • Occupational skills are essential for career advancement.
2.
hazardTECH.caused by or related to one's occupationTECH.
  • He suffered from an occupational injury at the factory.
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Expressions with occupational

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risk of illness or injury at work
Exposure to chemicals is an occupational hazard for lab workers.
physical harm suffered because of work tasks or workplace conditions
The sprained wrist was recorded as an occupational injury.
instruction that teaches skills needed for a specific job or trade
The college offers occupational training for healthcare assistants.
protection of workers from injury or illness while doing their jobs
Training improved occupational safety in the construction company.
plan to save money for retirement
Many companies offer an occupational pension scheme to their employees.
unplanned harmful event at work causing injury or illness to employees
The company must report any occupational accident to the labor authorities.

Origin of occupational

Latin, occupatio (occupation) + -al (pertaining to)

Terms with occupational included in their meaning

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occupational footwear
shoe designed for durability and comfort in a work environment
legal
time spent on paid occupational labor
occupational protest
strike where workers occupy workplace and refuse to leave
occupational safety
physical harm or illness that happens because of work or job conditions
OHacr.
acr: occupational hazard
danger at work that can harm health or safety
occupational
danger to health in the workplace
medical
occupational skin disease affecting bakers
BFOQacr.
acr: bona fide occupational qualification
job need that is very important

Examples of occupational in a sentence

  • She attended an occupational therapy session.
  • Occupational stress is common in high-pressure jobs.
  • They discussed occupational risks in the meeting.

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  1. French:professionnel, lié au travail, ...
  2. German:beruflich, ...
  3. Italian:professionale, lavorativo, ...
  4. Spanish:ocupacional, ...
  5. Portuguese:ocupacional, ...
  6. Chinese:职业, 职业的, ...
  7. Japanese:職業上の, 仕事に関連した, ...
  8. Arabic:مِهْنِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִקְצוֹעִי, תַּעֲסוּקָתִי, ...
  10. Russian:профессиональный, производственный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:професійний, ...
  12. Hindi:व्यावसायिक, पेशागत, ...

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