Data presented by the CGIL Emilia-Romagna Observatory paints a dramatic picture for 2025: the region remains a territory where the ‘silent slaughter’ shows no signs of stopping. According to provisional INAIL figures, there were 76,818 reported workplace accidents last year, marking a 1.3% increase compared to 2024. Even more concerning is the data on occupational diseases, which saw a 7.5% surge with 8,106 reported cases.

FATALITIES COUNT AND HARDEST-HIT INDUSTRIES

The death toll is devastating: 92 workplace fatalities in a single year, an average of about eight deaths per month. A figure that, as highlighted by the union, is unfortunately set to rise in the final consolidated data, which will include cases currently under investigation. Analyzing the sectors, the agro-industry holds the grim record with 20 fatal accidents, followed by transport and warehousing (13) and construction (8).

ECM TECHNICAL SUPPORT

In this increasingly critical scenario, Ente Certificazione Macchine (ECM) stands as a qualified partner to support companies in achieving and maintaining machinery compliance. The objective is clear: to actively contribute to risk reduction and to safeguarding workers’ lives.

The prevention of mechanical and technological accidents involves targeted areas of intervention:

Inspections and Maintenance: Periodic checks to prevent sudden failures or operational anomalies.

Machinery Certification: Verification of compliance with national and European standards.

Testing and Practical Trials: Instrumental analysis to test the actual reliability of safety systems.