O médico do trabalho
Example: O médico do trabalho avaliou as condições de segurança na empresa.
Definition
"O médico do trabalho" refers to a medical professional specialized in occupational health who evaluates and manages the safety and health conditions in workplaces, ensuring workers' well-being and preventing work-related illnesses or accidents.
Etymology
The phrase "o médico do trabalho" comes from Portuguese, combining "médico" meaning doctor or physician, and "do trabalho" meaning 'of work' or 'of labor.' It literally translates to 'the doctor of work,' highlighting the role of this specialist in the workplace environment.
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the occupational physician