Occupational Disease

Synonyms of occupational disease

• work-related illness
• occupational hazard
• industrial disease

Antonyms of occupational disease

• health
• wellness
• fitness

Collocations of occupational disease

occupational disease

Frequency: 80 %

Exposure to asbestos can lead to occupational disease.

occupational health

Frequency: 75 %

Regular check-ups are important for maintaining good occupational health.

occupational hazard

Frequency: 70 %

Working with chemicals poses an occupational hazard to employees.

occupational safety

Frequency: 60 %

The company prioritizes occupational safety measures for its workers.

Idiomatic Expressions for occupational disease

• Phrase: spread like an occupational disease
  Meaning: refers to something that is rapidly and widely spreading within a particular industry or workplace
  Usage: The rumors about layoffs spread like an occupational disease throughout the office.