Clinical privilege white paper: Occupational and environmental medicine Occupational and environmental medicine (OEM), sometimes referred to simply as occupational medicine, is a clinical and population-based medical specialty devoted to the prevention and management of occupational and environmental injury, illness, and disability, as well as the promotion of the health and productivity of workers, their families, and their communities. OEM is a growing field because of increased awareness of occupational hazards (e.g., chemical use) and increased government regulation of occupational health and safety, as well as emergency preparedness. |