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Mining, Health, and Society: a Comparative Analysis of Occupational Accidents in Kazakhstan and Japan

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study compares occupational incidents in the mining industries of Kazakhstan and Japan from 2018 to 2023. Kazakhstan’s rising workplace accidents, particularly in coal mining, highlight deficiencies in safety management despite adopting global standards. In contrast, Japan benefits from advanced safety technologies and stringent protocols, resulting in significantly lower incident rates. The study analyses trends in incident types, such as falls and machinery-related injuries, using harmonized injury classifications. Findings reveal regulatory weaknesses and underreporting in Kazakhstan, while Japan faces challenges with aging infrastructure and disaster preparedness. The research emphasizes Kazakhstan’s need to enhance legal frameworks, training, and safety culture, while Japan must address infrastructure-related risks. Recommendations for both countries focus on improving occupational safety systems to meet international standards, providing key insights for policy reform in high-risk industries such as mining.

Source: Eurasian Research Journal

DOI: 10.53277/2519-2442-2025.1-05

Authors: Diana KAZBEKOVA, Akira OGAMI, Hajime ANDO, Nurlan BAIGABYLOV, Anel YENSEBAYEVA

Institutions: University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan, L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Republican Research Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Language: English

Topic: Industrial and Mining Safety

Subfield: Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4407088417

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