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The number of labour accidents in Cyprus decreased by 7.2 percent in 2025 compared to 2024, marking a total drop of 55.3 percent since 2017, according to the labour inspection department.
Cyprus's labour inspection department has mandated a suspension of moderate and heavy outdoor work between midday and 4 pm due to extreme heat conditions.
ERB ASFALISTIKI, in cooperation with the Department of Labour Inspection and the Cyprus Safety and Health Association, held its fourth awareness event of the year, focusing on workplace musculoskeletal disorders.
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Department of Labour Inspection, has launched a competition inviting businesses to showcase their best practices in workplace health and safety.
The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority has uncovered serious safety deficiencies at a municipal residential facility following a double murder in Karmøy.
The Icelandic Federation of Trade and Services has filed a complaint against the Directorate of Labour Inspection for halting the import of Chinese work machines that did not meet safety requirements.
The Department of Labour Inspection in Cyprus is organizing an information seminar on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The event is scheduled for May 20, 2026, at the Poseidonia Hotel in Limassol.
The labour inspection department will conduct a targeted inspection campaign at construction sites and other workplaces during March, June, July, and August, focusing on fall protection and heat stress.
Following a double murder in two municipal residences in Karmøy, the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority has uncovered serious conditions for employees, with warnings about the situation having been received a year prior.
Bane Nor, the Norwegian state-owned company responsible for railway infrastructure, is facing criticism after a Danish man died in a quick clay landslide in Levanger. The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority found that Bane Nor violated several key requirements prior to the fatal accident.
Officials in Pakistan cite enforcement gaps, weak prosecution, and legal loopholes as reasons why labour inspections have resulted in zero convictions.
Young people are most susceptible to workplace accidents in Norway, with the Labour Inspection Authority stating that many serious incidents could be prevented with better company routines. The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) believes most companies take responsibility.