Comparing Occupational Health and Safety Systems in Kurdistan Region and Turkey: Problems, Concerns and Solutions Related to the Systems

Abstract

In this study, we aim to compare the current Occupational Health and Safety(OHS) Laws and systems in Kurdistan Region and Turkey major business partners and having a huge Kurdish population and similar culture besides being close to each other. Turkey has made great improvements in the OHS in last 10 years to comply with European Union labor law. The problems and benefits of the law in the last 10 years in Turkey will be discussed and compared with Kurdistan Region. Kurdistan Region needs to develop a well-organized OHS system through considering Turkey OHS journey to improve the working life.