By mid-April 2026, the General Labour Inspectorate reported a decline in the overall number of workplace accidents, according to Executive Director Ekaterina Asenova. Data showed that 126 total workplace accidents were reported through this period, a decrease compared to the 157 recorded in the same period of 2025. Fatal accidents stood at 26, down from 36, and non-traumatic fatal incidents decreased to 14 from 19.
Asenova noted that statistics indicate 90% of workplace accidents are preventable through adherence to occupational safety regulations. She identified primary causes, including falls from height, crushing, entrapment, and being struck by falling objects. While construction, agriculture, metal product manufacturing, and trade remain high-risk sectors, targeted inspections have shown positive results; for instance, construction accidents dropped from 12 in 2025 to six in 2026.
Land transport also saw a significant reduction, reporting zero accidents in 2026 compared to four in 2025. Addressing the importance of safety culture, Asenova stressed that employers bear full responsibility for maintaining safe working environments. She emphasized that safety awareness must be a daily mindset, not limited to specific observance
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