Question

What are occupational diseases?

Answer 1

Occupational disease:

1. Occupational disease includes any disease that is caused due to work or occupation.
2. They are caused due to the biological, chemical, physical, and psychological factors of the given work environment.
3. Such diseases can be easily prevented once the health hazards are identified.
4. Their occurrence can be averted by offering personal protection to workers and avoiding exposure to irritants.
5. The prevalent occupational health issues include dermatitis, respiratory and musculoskeletal disorders, loss of hearing, stress, and cancer.