What are occuptional hazard

An occupational hazard is a disease which we get due to our occupation. An example is the sorters disease .People working in the sorters departmnt ( in the factory where wool is sorted ) are infected by this bacterium called anthrax. which causes this fatal Occupational hazard is the term used for risk or the consequences involved with a particular occupation.

Mostly mental stress and the physical risks are encountered while working with industries.  Physical risks may involve any disease or injury whereas, mental stress can be due to work pressure. It is the responsibility of company to take proper care of its employees & their health.

Some examples of the occupational hazards are:

Excessive noise and heat are commonly found problems in industries, which can affect the hearing of workers.

In chemical industries, employee deals with harmful and dangerous chemicals which can burn their skin, also their powerful smell can cause breathing problems.