occupational hazard

American  

noun

1. a danger or hazard to workers that is inherent in a particular occupation.

   Silicosis is an occupational hazard of miners.

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Etymology

Origin of occupational hazard

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Being so close to the action also posed other occupational hazards.

From BBC

After the eye strain, the greatest occupational hazard of being a TV critic is people asking what’s good on television.

From Los Angeles Times

So the same occupational hazard comes into play for the White House as for the authors of the previous "frameworks" and "principles" for ending the war.

From BBC

For government officials, being called "heartless" is an occupational hazard.

From BBC

Losing to Real Madrid is an occupational hazard of the Champions League.

From BBC