By mid-April 2026, General Labour Inspectorate Executive Director Ekaterina Asenova reported a decline in overall workplace accidents. Statistics indicated that 126 workplace accidents had been reported to date, marking a reduction compared to the 157 recorded during the same period in 2025. Fatal workplace accidents stood at 26, down from 36 in the preceding year, and non-traumatic fatal incidents decreased to 14 cases, compared with 19 in the corresponding period of 2025.
Asenova noted that occupational safety rules are crucial, stating that 90% of workplace accidents could be prevented with adherence to regulations. Speaking on the occasion of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, she specified common causes of accidents, including crushing, entrapment, falls from height, and being struck by falling objects. According to Labour Inspectorate data, construction, crop and livestock farming, metal product manufacturing, and trade remain high-risk sectors.
Increased inspections in construction correlated with a decrease in reported accidents, falling from 12 by mid-April 2025 to six in April 2026. Furthermore, land transport saw a significant reduction in the accident rate, with zero incidents reported in 2026 compared to four in 2025. Asenova emphasized that employers hold full responsibility for maintaining safe working conditions, stressing that safety awareness must be continuous, not limited to specific days.
The National Social Security Institute is the designated body for registering workplace accidents. Future plans include continued information campaigns focusing on worker and employer rights, alongside targeted inspections in high-risk areas, including those involving chemical agents. Special attention will also be paid to regulating the employment of minors and monitoring facilities producing weapons and ammunition.
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