Podcast | Leather Industry Occupational Health & Safety Guide – Module 11

Production Date: 06.12.2025
Content Source: Republic of Türkiye, Ministry of Labour and Social Security – Directorate General of Occupational Health and Safety
Produced by: İçerik Evi – Digital Learning & Design Studio

About the Podcast

This podcast episode addresses the main hazards encountered during production processes in the leather industry and the occupational health and safety measures required to manage these risks. In the leather sector, risks such as working with chemicals, the use of cutting and piercing tools, wet and slippery surfaces, and ergonomic strain are particularly prominent. This episode presents practical and field-applicable prevention methods in a clear and accessible manner.

Topics Covered in the Podcast

• Core work processes and risk areas in the leather industry
• Exposure to chemical substances and preventive approaches
• Cutting and piercing tools and safe working principles
• Wet and slippery surfaces, slip and fall risks, and control measures
• Ergonomic strain and musculoskeletal risk factors
• Employee information, training, and on-site work discipline
• Employer and employee obligations under OHS regulations

Who Is This Podcast For?

• Employees working in the leather industry
• OHS professionals and occupational physicians
• Employers and employer representatives
• Field, production, and maintenance supervisors
• Personnel working in roles involving chemical and ergonomic risks

Podcast Format

• Podcast / Audio Content
• Informative OHS Broadcast
• Suitable for use in LMS and corporate digital platforms

Note

This podcast content is provided as a demo within the scope of organisation-specific e-learning projects, LMS-compatible online training modules, and OHS-focused digital learning solutions. The content is designed to be integrated into corporate e-learning infrastructures and training processes.