Workplace safety and health: Seven work-related traffic deaths in 2026; surpassing 2025's total

Seven work-related traffic fatalities were recorded in the first half of 2026, already exceeding last year's total of six deaths. More than half of the deaths involved platform workers. Speaking at a conference on workplace safety and health, Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash says the rise in incidents underscores the need for stronger safeguards. CNA speaks to Professor Ioannis Dokas from the Department of Civil Engineering Polytechnic School at Democritus University of Thrace. He speaks about common workplace hazards, workplace safety standards and how companies can use technology to execute safety protocols amid challenges across workers in different stages of employment.