In the first quarter of 2025, Poland recorded 14,323 accidents at work, marking a 7.2% decrease compared to the same period in 2024, according to preliminary data released by Statistics Poland. The incidence rate, measuring injuries per 1,000 employed persons, dropped from 1.12 to 1.04, reflecting a broader improvement in workplace safety. Despite the overall decline, 54 serious injuries and 31 fatalities were reported, while 46 accidents occurred during remote or telework. The highest rates of workplace accidents were registered in the Śląskie (1.42), Opolskie (1.36), and Warmińsko-Mazurskie (1.34) voivodships, whereas the lowest were in Małopolskie (0.74), Mazowieckie (0.75), and Pomorskie (0.93). Industry-specific risks remain a concern. The mining and quarrying sector recorded the highest incidence rate at 4.08, followed by water supply, sewerage, and waste management (2.65), and healthcare and social work activities (1.65). By contrast, the information and communication sector reported a significantly lower rate of just 0.14. The most common causes of accidents were incorrect actions by employees (41.9%) and physical impacts with stationary objects (30.4%). Nearly 40% of accidents occurred during movement-related activities, and extremity injuries accounted for 78.6% of all reported cases. On private farms in agriculture, falls were the most frequent cause of injuries, representing half of all reported incidents. These cases are reported separately, based on compensations awarded through the Agricultural Social Insurance Fund. The report highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and the implementation of preventive measures in high-risk sectors. Final data for the full year 2025 is expected to be published in November 2026. Source: GUS