The potential risks to life or functioning of an individual that is inherently associated with his occupation or work environment . Some of these hazards lead to the contraction of […]

The recognition , control and evaluation of occupational hazards relating to the biological, chemical or physical aspect.

Medical practices such as diagnostics and therapy that are related to occupational hazards.

A guide that is updated annually with regards to providing information on the different job types. It is released by the Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics department of the US […]

The pension scheme that an employee is eligible for either voluntarily with sufficient reason or through his involvement in a specific occupation . The degree of contribution and insurance varies.

A comprehensive study of employees and their behaviour at the work place, which involves the application of various sociological and psychological theories. Some include, personal conflicts, relations between employees, interactions, […]

The safety and protection of employee health and well being which are enforced through federal laws by the Department of Labor under the US government.

A federal agency under the US department of Labor that was established in 1970 with the objective to enforcing occupational safety in industrial and commercial sectors. The guidelines listed by […]

Due to the pressure placed in a work environment , an individual experiences occupational stress that manifests itself through headaches, cramps and digestive problems.

A therapeutic method that involves the encouragement of physical or active work by the patient to treat a pscychological or physical disorder. This results in increasing the patient’s selfreliane and […]

Possessed; used; employed.

Lat. In old English law . A writ that lay for one who was ejected out of his land or tenement in time of war. Cowell.

An occupant; one who Is in the enjoyment of a thing.

The responsibility of the occupier of the property to ensure the safety of visitors. Whereas to trespassers the owner still has to perform the duty to protect them from any […]

To hold In possession; to hold or keep for use. Missionary Soc. of M. E. Church v. Dalles City, 107 U. S. 343, 2 Sup. Ct. 677, 27 L. Ed. […]

a term that is applied to person who has improved his house as he thinks he will own it one day and when he discovers he won’t is a claim […]

Statutes providing for the reimbursement of a bona fide occupant and claimant of land, on Its recovery by the true owner, to the extent to which lasting improvements made by […]

A cause of an injury, damage or destruction of property that belongs to a third party . Insurance policies state that the losses from a general cause are classified as […]

Irrespective of the time of the claim, this form offers to cover the losses as stated in the terms of the policy.

The maximum amount paid to an insurance company if loss is greater than expected.

The rule states that the limitations period begins at the time that an accident or an incident occurred, and not when it was reported or realized.

the term that is given to a witness who was present at an event and saw it take place.

The main or open sea; the high sea; that portion of the sea which does not lie within the body of any country and is not subject to the territorial […]

A bill of lading for the journey that takes places in the ocean and includes various modes of transportation such as by air or by sea.

In old Scotch law .A name of dignity; a freeholder. Skene de Verb. Sign.