OCCUPATIONAL

[adjective] [not gradable]An occupational disease is a disease that you can get if you are doing a particular job.Silicosis is an occupational disease among certain types of miners.An occupational hazard is something dangerous or unpleasant that you risk if you do a particular job or activity.Death or serious injury are accepted occupational hazards for mountain climbers.(specialized) Occupational therapy is a way of treating mentally or physically ill people by getting them to do useful activities.