On the occasion of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the trade union organizations CCOO Madrid and UGT Madrid have presented a detailed report on the situation of workplace accidents in the region during 2025. The data reveals a concerning reality, with an average of 240 accidents resulting in sick leave per day and one work-related death every four days.
The study indicates that, of the 87,617 accidents resulting in sick leave recorded in 2025, the majority (71,979) occurred during working hours, showing a slight decrease of 3%. However, in itinere accidents, those that happen on the commute to or from work, increased by 4.34%, totaling 15,638 incidents. The number of fatalities reached 86 people, representing a 2.38% increase compared to the previous year.
A notable aspect of the report is that non-traumatic pathologies account for 37.02% of all fatal accidents. This data underscores the growing need to address cardiovascular health and psychosocial risks as critical factors in the work environment.
The unions also warn of a significant 27.88% reduction in the reporting of occupational diseases since 2019, decreasing from 1,614 to 1,164 reports in 2025. The union organizations denounce that this decrease does not reflect a real improvement in workers' health, but rather an “under-registration” that conceals the true damages derived from work activity.
“"These figures do not reflect an improvement in health, but rather an under-registration that makes the real damages derived from work activity invisible."
Given this scenario, the trade union organizations call for the implementation of an urgent shock plan to combat psychosocial risks and an update of the Occupational Risk Prevention Law. The objective is to adapt regulations to the new challenges posed by digitalization and demographic changes, with the goal of achieving “Zero Accidents” through cooperation between the regional administration and social agents.
