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 indicated that 126 workplace accidents had been reported to date, marking a reduction from the 157 recorded during the corresponding period in 2025. Fatal workplace accidents decreased to 26, down from 36 in the previous year’s period.
Furthermore, non-traumatic fatal incidents saw a decrease, with 14 cases reported compared to 19 in the same timeframe. Asenova noted that data suggests 90% of workplace accidents are preventable through adherence to occupational safety regulations. Common causes cited include crushing, entrapment, falls from height, and impacts from falling objects.
High-risk sectors as of mid-April 2026 remain construction, crop and livestock farming, metal product manufacturing, and trade. Positive trends were observed in specific areas; for instance, increased inspection activity in construction correlated with a drop in reported accidents from 12 in mid-April 2025 to six
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The General Labour Inspectorate reported a decline in the total number of workplace accidents as of mid-April 2026, according to Executive Director Ekaterina Asenova. Statistics indicate that 126 work
What factors might be contributing to the reported decrease in workplace accidents?