Podcast | The Secret Behind Mining Accidents – Module 28

Production Date: 18.01.2026
Content Source: Ministry of Labour and Social Security of the Republic of Türkiye – Directorate General of OHS
Produced by: İçerik Evi – Digital Learning & Design Studio

About the Podcast

This podcast episode examines the hidden causes behind occupational accidents in the mining sector, recurring mistakes, and neglected occupational health and safety elements. Mining accidents are often not the result of a single failure, but rather arise from a chain of risks, inadequate preventive measures, and a weak safety culture.

The content is prepared with an analytical perspective that explores the fundamental factors leading to mining accidents. Technical deficiencies, organisational failures, and human factors are presented in a clear, accessible, and field-oriented manner. The podcast aims to promote learning from past incidents and to help prevent similar accidents in the future.

Key Topics Covered in the Podcast

• Common causes of mining accidents
• The difference between visible and hidden risks
• Underlying factors behind collapse-, explosion-, and gas-related accidents
• Gaps in inspection and control processes
• Inadequate implementation of risk assessments
• Deficiencies in training and safety culture
• Human factors and decision-making processes
• Key lessons to be learned from accidents

Who Is This Podcast For?

• Workers employed in the mining sector
• Underground and surface mining personnel
• OHS professionals and occupational physicians
• Mine operators and employer representatives
• Field supervisors and mining engineers

Podcast Format

• Podcast / Audio Content
• Awareness- and analysis-focused OHS Broadcast
• Suitable for use on LMS and corporate digital platforms