By mid-April 2026, reports indicate a decline in the overall number of workplace accidents, according to General Labour Inspectorate Executive Director Ekaterina Asenova. Data shows that 126 workplace accidents have been reported to date, a reduction from the 157 recorded during the same period in 2025. Furthermore, fatal workplace accidents dropped to 26, down from 36 in the corresponding period.
Non-traumatic fatal incidents also decreased, with 14 cases reported compared to 19 in 2025. Asenova noted that statistics suggest 90% of workplace accidents could be prevented by adhering to occupational safety rules. The primary causes identified include crushing, entrapment, falls from height, and being struck by falling objects.
While high-risk sectors remain construction, crop and livestock farming, metal product manufacturing, and trade, increased inspection activity in construction contributed to a positive trend, reducing reported accidents from 12 by mid-April 2025 to six in April 2026. Land transport saw a notable decrease, reporting zero accidents in 2026 compared to four, including one fatality, in 2025. Addressing the significance of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, Asenova emphasized that employers bear full responsibility for maintaining safe working conditions, stressing that safety must be a continuous mindset, not limited to a single day.
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