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 showed that 126 total accidents had been reported through this period, marking a decrease from the 157 reported during the same period in 2025. Fatal workplace accidents were recorded at 26, down from 36 in 2025.
Non-traumatic fatal incidents also saw a reduction, totaling 14 cases compared to 19 in the corresponding year. Asenova emphasized that 90% of workplace accidents are preventable if occupational safety guidelines are followed. She noted that while construction remains a high-risk sector, increased inspections have positively impacted safety, reducing reported accidents in that area.
Furthermore, land transport showed significant improvement, reporting zero accidents so far in 2026, compared to four in 2025. Looking ahead, the focus remains on maintaining safe conditions across high-risk sectors, including agriculture, metal product manufacturing, and trade. Asenova stressed that employers bear full responsibility for ensuring safe workplace environments, advising that safety awareness must be continuous, not confined to specific awareness days
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