Glossary O

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Occupational Disease is defined as an illness resulting from long-term employment in a particular type of work, such as those employees exposed to asbestos, who later develop cancer.

Occupational hazard refers to the degree or any unusual degreeof risk inherent in an insured person’s occupation (or in the occupations of an insured group).

Occupational Health Services refer to health services that is concerned with the mental, physical and social well-being of an individual in relation to their working environment. The term applies to more than the safety of the workplace and includes job satisfaction and health.

Occupational illness is defined as any abnormal condition or disorder, other than one resulting from an occupational injury, caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment. It includes acute and chronic illnesses or diseases that may be caused by inhalation, absorption, ingestion, or direct contact.

Occupational Injury refers to any injury resulting from a work-related/ occupational event. Some examples that may be related to Ergonomic concerns are: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), Sciatica, Tendonitis and Low back pain

Occupational interest inventories are tests that measure one's interests as they relate to various jobs or careers.

Occupational priorities refer to the reasons why one works and how one views them.

Occupational Psychology refers to the application of Psychology within work and business. The areas of study include personnel selection and assessment, training and learning, organisational development, individual well-being at work, Ergonomics, and research methods. Occupational Psychology is also commonly known as Business Psychology, Work Psychology, Organisational Psychology and Industrial Psychology.