Occupational hygiene

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008185",
  "term": "Occupational hygiene",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The discipline dedicated to the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental factors or stresses arising in or from the workplace. Its goal is to prevent injury, illness, impairment, or to affect the well-being of workers. This field aims to create a safe and healthy working environment.",
  "synonyms": [
    "industrial hygiene",
    "occupational safety and health"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "health"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1273 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/occupational-hygiene/"
}