An AHP Method Study on the Migrant and Refugee Employees Occupational Health and Safety Issues in Turkey

Many people have emigrated to Turkey rom Syria civil war, and turmoil in the Middle East. Including the major of the Syrians, there are about 6 million regular-irregular migrants. More than 3 million immigrants and refugees are in the work market, more than 2.5 million are illegal. Illegal migrants cannot benefit from OHS services, generally receive less wages, in worse conditions, they work long hours. They are often subjected to human rights violations, harassment, and human trafficking. It is important to know the order of importance for the solution of the problems. In this study, the data were obtained through the Search Conference and the AHP study and evaluated by comparing them with each other according to the order of importance of the problems. The problems arise by 58% government practices, 29% employers, 13% personal mistakes and negligence of workers.