Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Göç ve Ekonomik Etkiler Sempozyumu, İstanbul, Türkiye, 14 - 15 Ağustos 2025, ss.11-12, (Özet Bildiri)
With
the impact of globalization and increasing migration flows, migrant workers are
predominantly concentrated in low-wage and high-risk sectors in many countries.
This situation renders migrant labor particularly vulnerable in terms of
occupational health and safety. Occupational accidents experienced by migrant
workers produce profound effects beyond individual grievances, extending to
social and economic levels; however, these impacts often remain invisible,
constituting a “silent crisis.” Migrant workers tend to be employed in
low-paid, insecure, and hazardous jobs, which further exacerbates their
susceptibility to workplace accidents. The consequences of these accidents are
not limited to the individual level but also generate significant economic and
social costs. This study examines the economic costs of occupational accidents
suffered by migrant workers from a social policy perspective. The research
integrates literature review, national and international reports, and
statistical data. The analysis considers both direct costs (treatment,
compensation, loss of labor) and indirect costs (decline in productivity,
social security burden, societal impacts), specifically within the context of
the unique conditions faced by migrant workers. Factors such as informal
employment, language and cultural barriers, and lack of vocational training
hinder migrant workers’ access to occupational safety measures. The evaluation
reveals the necessity of enhancing the inclusiveness of social policy
instruments and restructuring occupational health and safety practices with a
migrant-centered approach to ensure the sustainability of migrant labor’s economic
contributions. The study offers recommendations for policymakers, employers,
and civil society organizations to establish sustainable and equitable working
environments through multi-stakeholder strategies.