By mid-April 2026, the General Labour Inspectorate reported a decline in the overall number of workplace accidents, according to Executive Director Ekaterina Asenova. Statistics indicate that 126 workplace accidents have been reported to date, a decrease from the 157 recorded during the same period in 2025. Fatal incidents were 26, down from 36 in 2025, and non-traumatic fatal incidents were 14, compared to 19 in the corresponding period.
Asenova noted that 90% of workplace accidents are preventable if occupational safety rules are adhered to. The primary causes cited include crushing, entrapment, falls from height, and being struck by falling objects. High-risk sectors as of mid-April 2026 remain construction, crop and livestock farming, metal product manufacturing, and trade.
Improvements were noted in specific areas; for instance, accidents in construction decreased from 12 by mid-April 2025 to six in April 2026. Furthermore, land transport saw a significant reduction, registering no accidents in 2026 compared to four in 2025. Addressing the context of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, Asenova emphasized that employers bear full responsibility for maintaining safe
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