Le médecin du travail
Example: Le médecin du travail visite les employés chaque année.
Definition
"Le médecin du travail" refers to an occupational physician responsible for monitoring and promoting the health and safety of employees in the workplace. This professional conducts regular medical check-ups and advises on preventing work-related illnesses and injuries.
Etymology
The phrase "le médecin du travail" comes from French, where "médecin" means doctor or physician, and "travail" means work or labor. Together, they denote a doctor specialized in workplace health, emphasizing the link between medicine and occupational environments.
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the occupational physician