By mid-April 2026, the General Labour Inspectorate reported a decrease in the overall number of workplace accidents, according to Executive Director Ekaterina Asenova. Data shows that 126 workplace accidents have been reported to date, marking a reduction compared to the 157 recorded during the same period in 2025. Fatal workplace accidents stood at 26, down from 36 in 2025.
A similar decline was noted in non-traumatic fatal incidents, which reached 14 cases against 19 in the corresponding period. Asenova noted that statistics indicate that 90% of workplace accidents are preventable if occupational safety regulations are adhered to. Common causes cited include crushing, entrapment, falls from height, and being struck by falling objects.
As of mid-April 2026, the high-risk sectors remain construction, crop and livestock farming, metal product manufacturing, and trade. Improvements were observed in specific areas; for instance, reported construction accidents decreased from 12 by mid-April 2025 to six in April 2026. Furthermore, land transport registered zero accidents in 2026, compared to four, including one fatality, in 2025.
Addressing World Day for Safety and Health at Work, Asenova emphasized that employers bear full responsibility for maintaining safe working environments and stressed that safety must be a continuous mindset, not limited to a single day. The National Social Security Institute is responsible for recognizing and
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It is encouraging to see a reduction in the overall number of reported workplace accidents this year.