Luanda: The extractive industry and civil construction sectors continue to register the highest number of workplace accidents in Luanda province, representing an approximate rate of four to five percent of occurrences across various institutions. The head of the Provincial Services of the General Labor Inspectorate (IGT), Mario Prncipe, shared these insights on the sidelines of the 2nd edition of the Global HSE and ESG Summit 2026, held in Luanda to discuss workplace safety, occupational health, and environmental sustainability.
According to Angola Press News Agency, Mario Prncipe admitted the possibility of more related accidents, noting that many companies do not officially report occurrences, which is one of the main difficulties faced by the IGT. He highlighted that Angolan labor legislation requires employers and employees to report all workplace accidents to the IGT, and non-compliance has hindered the production of reliable statistics on the labor reality in the country.
In addition to workplace accidents, the institution has recorded cases of occupational diseases, mainly associated with industrial environments, notably hearing loss caused by prolonged exposure to noise, and visual problems, among others. Prncipe emphasized that, given the current scenario, IGT has been focusing on awareness campaigns aimed at companies, with the objective of reinforcing the culture of prevention and encouraging compliance with safety standards, through lectures, training, and awareness-raising activities.
During the Global HSE and ESG Summit 2026, experts argued that workplace safety should be seen as a legal requirement and an essential factor for productivity, business sustainability, and the enhancement of human capital in Angola. According to the event organizer, Telmo dos Santos, the objective of the meeting was to raise awareness among Angolan companies about the importance of preventing workplace accidents, occupational diseases, and environmental damage, promoting an approach based on the pillars of environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and support for communities.
The event, which lasted several hours, brought together managers and representatives from various public and private institutions and culminated in debates on workplace safety, mental health in companies, environmental sustainability, and artificial intelligence applied to workplace safety, as well as strategies for improving the quality of life and well-being of workers. Data from the IGT indicate that approximately 1,600 to 1,700 workplace accidents are registered annually in the country, resulting in 30 deaths, necessitating strengthening prevention measures and seeking innovative solutions.
