Sentence:  They are the abrasive breed of radio and television personalities, most of them talk-show hosts, who treat their profession as a verbal adjunct to street fighting. . . . Threats and sometimes violence are indeed an <WSD>occupational hazard</WSD>. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A substantial risk to a worker's physical or mental well-being which is present in a certain task, job, or profession.