Workplace accident rates continue to decrease in the Balearic Islands. According to the data analysed by the Tripartite Consultative Commission of the Labour and Social Security Inspectorate – chaired by the Minister of Labour, Public Function and Social Dialogue, Catalina Cabrer – workplace accidents have fallen by 9.6% between January and September this year compared with the same period in 2024. In the months of highest economic activity – July, August and September – the decline exceeds 1,200 accidents.

Workplace accident rate

This drop consolidates a sustained downward trend that began after the economic reactivation following COVID-19: since 2022, the accumulated reduction has reached 28%. The Administration, employer organisations and trade unions agree that these results are the consequence of strengthened prevention measures and an improved safety culture within companies.

Decrease across all islands except Formentera

During the high season, all islands showed improvements except Formentera, which presents a slight increase due to its small labour market.

  • Mallorca: –8.36%.

  • Menorca: –12.15%.

  • Ibiza: –42.19% (the biggest decrease, reaching levels significantly lower than in previous years).

  • Formentera: slight increase compared with 2024.

Up to 30 September, the Balearic Islands have recorded 6 fatal accidents, the same figure as last year, three of which occurred in itinere.

General reduction across all sectors

The main economic sectors show significant decreases:

  • Services: –9.97%.

  • Hospitality: –11.46%.

  • Industry: –9.85%.

  • Agriculture: –8.20%.

  • Construction: –5.95%.

The services sector, particularly relevant in the islands, maintains its downward trend for the third consecutive year.

More control against employment fraud

This year saw the rollout of the first Labour Fraud Shock Plan, which has made it possible to convert the following into permanent contracts:

  • 158 temporary contracts.

  • 1,096 fixed-discontinuous contracts.

This is in addition to the ordinary campaign of the Labour Inspectorate to prevent the abuse of temporary hiring and the misuse of the fixed-discontinuous category, which reviewed 1,852 contracts, resulting in the conversion of:

  • 223 temporary contracts.

  • 1,088 fixed-discontinuous contracts.

Increase in inspections and investigations

In the area of occupational risk prevention, actions have intensified, particularly due to exposure to high temperatures:

  • 4,036 inspections in 2025 (compared with 3,627 in 2024).

  • 881 infringements detected (a slight increase compared with 780 the previous year).

Investigations have also increased:

  • Minor accidents: from 131 to 171.

  • Workplace accidents: from 281 to 315.

  • Occupational diseases: from 27 to 28.

Complaints regarding employment relationships have slightly increased: from 1,621 to 1,644.

IBASSAL intensifies its activity

The Balearic Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (IBASSAL) has strengthened its control and advisory campaigns:

  • Construction: 696 visits, 1,245 companies and 5,824 workers.

  • Asbestos: 94 visits, 289 companies, 1,406 workers and 237 work plans reviewed.

  • Heatwaves: 156 visits, 499 companies and 6,441 workers.

In total, IBASSAL has carried out 1,569 visits, covering 3,050 companies and 23,586 workers throughout the year.