By mid-April 2026, the General Labour Inspectorate reported a decline in the overall number of workplace accidents. According to Executive Director Ekaterina Asenova, 126 workplace accidents had been reported through this period, a decrease compared to the 157 recorded during the same timeframe in 2025. Fatal workplace accidents stood at 26, down from 36 in the corresponding period.
Non-traumatic fatal incidents also showed a slight reduction, with 14 cases reported against 19 in 2025. Asenova noted that statistics indicate that 90% of workplace accidents are preventable if occupational safety regulations are followed. Addressing the World Day for Safety and Health at Work and the International Workers’ Memorial Day, she highlighted common causes such as crushing, entrapment, falls from height, and being struck by falling objects.
Labour Inspectorate data shows that construction, crop and livestock farming, metal product manufacturing, and trade remain high-risk sectors. Increased inspection activity in construction has positively impacted the numbers, reducing reported accidents from 12 by mid-April 2025 to six in April 2026. Furthermore, land transport recorded zero accidents in 2026, compared to four, including one fatality, in 2025.
Asenova stressed that employers bear full responsibility for ensuring safe working conditions. She emphasized that safety awareness must be continuous, not limited to specific observance days. The National Social Security Institute is responsible for recognizing and registering such incidents.
Future plans include ongoing information campaigns and targeted inspections in high-risk sectors, including specialized measures for enterprises handling weapons and ammunition, and promoting safe employment practices for minors.
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