hazardous occupation
/hæˈzɑːrdəs ˌɒkjuːpˈeɪʃən/ · haz·ar·dus ˌok·ju·p·a·shun
noun
- A job or profession that involves a significant risk to the health and safety of the worker. Working as a firefighter is a hazardous occupation due to the risks of injury or death from burns, explosions, and other hazards.
- A situation or activity that poses a risk to the health and safety of individuals involved. The hazardous occupation of the construction site was exacerbated by the lack of proper safety equipment and training for the workers.
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Did you know? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the United States was established in 1971 to regulate and enforce workplace safety standards, particularly in hazardous occupations.