Occupational medicine

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008186",
  "term": "Occupational medicine",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A medical specialty focused on the prevention and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses, and the promotion of health and productivity among workers. This field addresses the relationship between health and work, including the impact of workplace hazards on employee well-being. Physicians in this specialty often conduct medical surveillance and fitness-for-duty evaluations.",
  "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-medicine/"
}