Episode 52 The process of verifying an occupational disease is demanding for a worker without a professional backgroundThe 52nd episode of the podcast 'Pod črto' discusses the process of preparing a declaration under the new 2023 regulation regarding occupational diseases. The episode highlights common verified occupational diseases in Slovenia and which professions have been most frequently recognized for such conditions. It features interviews with medical specialists, safety and health advisors, and industry representatives. The episode was recorded in September and October 2025 and includes contributions from various professionals involved in workplace safety and health. The content is presented as part of a broader effort to inform listeners about occupational disease verification processes.
Bias read (Center): The article presents information about occupational disease verification procedures without overtly promoting any particular political stance. While the topic relates to workplace regulations, which can have political implications, the framing remains neutral and informative. The focus is on factual
Episode 51 Despite high expectations, few occupational diseases have been recognized under the new regulationIn 2023, Slovenia adopted a new regulation regarding occupational diseases, aiming to systematically address an area that had been poorly regulated for decades. Three years after its implementation, an analysis has shown that the number of recognized occupational diseases remains significantly lower than expected. The podcast episode discusses this discrepancy, highlighting concerns over the effectiveness of the new regulations. Dr. Metoda Dodič Fikfak, a professor and specialist in occupational medicine, participated in the discussion, providing insights into the verification process of occupational diseases at the Clinical Institute of Occupational Medicine, Traffic, and Sports (KIMDPŠ). The episode was produced by a team including Urban Tarman, Lucijan Prelog, Metod Blejec, Una Rebić, and Taja Topolovec, with the interview conducted in September 2025.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced overview of the situation regarding occupational disease recognition in Slovenia, discussing both the expectations set by the new regulation and the current reality. It includes perspectives from experts involved in the verification process but does not exhibit clear,
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