occupational hazard - any condition of a job that can result in illness or injury

danger - a cause of pain or injury or loss; "he feared the dangers of traveling by air"

health hazard - hazard to the health of those exposed to it

sword of Damocles - a constant and immanent peril; "the possibility hangs over their heads like the sword of Damocles"

venture - any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

chance - a risk involving danger; "you take a chance when you let her drive"

crapshoot - a risky and uncertain venture; "getting admitted to the college of your choice has become a crapshoot"

gamble - a risky act or venture

probability, chance - a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; "what is the probability of rain?"; "we have a good chance of winning"

probability, chance - a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; "what is the probability of rain?"; "we have a good chance of winning"

attempt, essay, try, assay, seek - make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"

stake, adventure, hazard, jeopardize, venture - put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"

bell the cat - take a risk; perform a daring act; "Who is going to bell the cat?"

attempt, essay, try, assay, seek - make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"

go for broke - risk everything in one big effort; "the cyclist went for broke at the end of the race"

luck it, luck through - act by relying on one's luck