Occupatio: A figure of rhetoric where a writer explains that he or she will not have time or space to say something but then goes on to say that thing anyway, possibly at length.

 

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Occupatio: A figure of rhetoric where a writer explains that he or she will not have time or space to say something but then goes on to say that thing anyway, possibly at length.

Own-Occupation Policy: If you purchase an own-occupation disability insurance policy, you are entitled to receive benefits if a disability prevents you from performing the skilled work for which you have been trai . . . View Full Definition

Any Occupation: Under this definition, an employee will be considered disabled only if s/he is unable to work in any occupation for which s/he is qualified by education, training, or experience. This is clo . . . View Full Definition

Occupational Safety And Health Act (OSHA): Congress created OSHA under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which was signed by President Richard M. Nixon on December 29, 1970. OSHAs mission is to prevent work-related injuries, il . . . View Full Definition

Occupational Illness-Disease: Defined by OSHA as 'any abnormal condition or disorder, other than one resulting from an occupational injury, caused by exposure to factors associated with employment.'

Occupational Safety And Health Administration (OSHA): The U.S. Department of Labor agency responsible for administering the Occupational Safety and Health Act (P.L. 91-596). According to OSHA, farming is the nation’s most hazardous occupation. . . . View Full Definition

Own Occupation (Own Occur): Under this definition, an employee will be considered disabled only if s/he is unable to perform the duties of his or her occupation.

O*Net (Occupational Information Network): Administered and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration, the Occupational Information Network--O*NE--is a database that replaced the Dictionary of . . . View Full Definition

Occupational Groups: Used to classify specific occupations into a specific category, such as professionals, technical/hi-tech, administrative/clerical, sales, service, retail, etc.

Occupational Safety And Health Administration: A Department of Labor office responsible for overseeing and assuring the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education . . . View Full Definition