<p>Occupational health problems occur at work or because of the kind of work you do. These problems can include:</p><ul> <li>Cuts, <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/fractures.html">fractures</a> (broken bones), and <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/sprainsandstrains.html">sprains and strains</a></li> <li><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/limbloss.html">Loss of limbs</a></li> <li>Repetitive motion disorders</li> <li><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/hearingdisordersanddeafness.html">Hearing problems</a> caused by exposure to <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/noise.html">noise</a></li> <li><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/visionimpairmentandblindness.html">Vision problems</a></li> <li>Illness caused by breathing, touching, or swallowing unsafe substances</li> <li>Illness caused by <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/radiationexposure.html">exposure to radiation</a></li> <li>Exposure to germs in <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/occupationalhealthforhealthcareproviders.html">health care settings</a></li> </ul> <p>Good job safety and prevention practices can reduce your risk of these problems. Try to stay fit, reduce stress, set up your <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/ergonomics.html">work area</a> properly, and use the right equipment and gear.</p>