work-related injury

Hurt at workplace

A work-related injury is physical or psychological harm sustained while performing job duties or as a result of workplace conditions.

The term appears frequently in workers' compensation claims, insurance policies, and occupational safety contexts: She filed for benefits after her work-related injury.

Repetitive strain, falls, and equipment accidents are common examples.

Related

back injury · lost wages · concussion · burn · burnout syndrome · overexertion · disability benefits · medical leave · light duty · return to work · physical therapy · laceration · anxiety disorders · hearing loss · depression · liability insurance · safety regulations · emotional distress

Opposites
cause/context of injury

work-related injurysports injury

Harm from physical activity

personal injury

bodily state

work-related injuryoccupational health

Worker wellbeing discipline

workplace wellness · physical fitness · clean bill of health

occupational health outcome

work-related injuryworkplace safety

Harm prevention at jobs

occupational health · job safety

Family

worked, working, worker, workers, workable, workings, workout, workman, workmanship

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