Podcast | Guide to Reporting Occupational Diseases – Module 29
Production Date: 18.01.2026
Content Source: Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Labour and Social Security – General Directorate of Occupational Health and Safety
Produced by: İçerik Evi – Digital Training & Design Studio
About the Podcast
This podcast episode focuses on the definition, identification, and reporting process of occupational diseases. Timely and accurate reporting of occupational diseases is essential for protecting employee health, creating reliable records, and developing effective preventive measures.
The content is prepared based on the Guide to Reporting Occupational Diseases and presents reporting obligations, procedural steps, and stakeholder responsibilities in a clear, practical, and field-oriented language. The podcast aims to increase the visibility of occupational diseases and support the establishment of an effective monitoring and prevention system.
Topics Covered in the Podcast
• Definition and scope of occupational diseases
• Differences between occupational diseases and work-related accidents
• Identification of suspected occupational diseases
• Diagnosis and referral process
• Parties responsible for reporting
• Reporting timelines and required steps
• Notifications to the Social Security Institution and relevant authorities
• Record keeping, monitoring, and preventive actions
• Responsibilities of employers, occupational physicians, and OHS specialists
Who Is It Suitable For?
• Employees across all sectors
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) specialists
• Occupational physicians
• Employers and employer representatives
• Human resources and administrative staff
Podcast Type
• Podcast / Audio Content
• Informative and regulation-focused OHS publication
• Suitable for 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 occupational health and safety–based digital learning solutions. The content aims to raise awareness about the prevention of occupational diseases and the importance of effective reporting practices.