Occupational Health And Safety

noun a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics, and is used in fire-resistant and insulating materials such as brake linings

• Asbestos is a mineral fiber that was commonly used in building materials for insulation.
• I heard that asbestos can be really dangerous if it's not handled properly.
• Dude, that old building is probably filled with asbestos, stay away from it!
• The toxic relationship was like asbestos, slowly destroying everything around it.

noun A pain or ache in the head, often a symptom of a larger health issue

• She had to leave work early because of a severe headache.
• I can't come out tonight, I have a massive headache.
• I feel like my head is about to explode, this headache is killing me.
• Dealing with all these problems at once is giving me a headache.

verb to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something

• The athlete suffered a serious injury during the game.
• Be careful not to injure yourself while playing sports.
• I heard he injured his ankle skateboarding yesterday.
• Her harsh words seemed to injure his feelings.

adjective describing the state of being harmed or damaged physically or mentally

• The injured worker was immediately taken to the hospital for medical attention.
• My friend got injured playing basketball and now he's in a cast.
• I heard Sarah got injured at the concert last night, what a bummer.
• Her pride was injured when she found out she didn't get the promotion.

noun a type of back pain that affects the muscles, ligaments, and nerves in the lower back

• The patient was diagnosed with acute lumbago and prescribed bed rest.
• My dad has been complaining about his lumbago acting up again.
• I can't go out tonight, my lumbago is killing me.
• Dealing with that difficult client is like a constant lumbago in my work life.

noun a period of time in which a person isolates themselves from others, typically for health reasons

• During the pandemic, many individuals chose to self isolate to prevent the spread of the virus.
• I'm currently self iso-ing at home because I was exposed to someone with COVID-19.
• I can't hang out tonight, I'm on self iso duty after traveling.
• Sometimes we need to self isolate from negative influences in our lives for our own well-being.