The company will burn out the technician if he works too many shifts.
burn out
idiomTo make (someone) unavailable for work involving exposure to ionizing radiation by employing (the person) in such work until the person's accumulated exposure reaches the maximum permitted for an administrative period, typically a year.
Because the radiation levels were high, the manager had to burn out the senior operator to ensure he stayed within safety limits.
The safety protocols dictate that the facility must burn out the staff members who have reached their annual exposure threshold to prevent long-term health risks.
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burn a hole in someone's pocket
To cause someone to spend money or be tempted to spend money.
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burn bread
To cause something unfortunate to happen to (someone) by mentioning it; to jinx something for (someone).
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burn daylight
To waste time.
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burn one's bridges
To destroy one's path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc., particularly intentionally.
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burn one's fingers
To harm oneself; to suffer consequences of one's actions.
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burn rubber
To accelerate so rapidly from standstill that it leaves a mark of burnt rubber on the road from the tire.
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burn someone's ears
To cause blushing of someone's ears due to strong embarrassment.
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burn that bridge when one comes to it
To anticipate dealing with a problem or situation either by acting in a manner that alienates or cuts ties with others, or merely with the expectation of encountering trouble.