Reported workplace accidents in the construction industry have increased in recent years. Although the number of employees in the industry has grown, the rate of workplace accidents has risen more than the number of employees. It is essential to look for all possible ways to reduce these accidents, as their consequences can be severe.

Strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and public sector improvement at Fjársýslan’s well-attended event

In May, an awareness campaign will be launched regarding the registration of next of kin in individuals’ medical records. The aim of the project is to raise awareness of the importance of this information and to encourage people to update their registration as needed.

Heilsugæslan Fjörður will temporarily relocate due to elevator renovations in the facility. Services will be temporarily moved to other locations . The center is expected to reopen in Fjörður in May.

The care gap—the period between parental leave and preschool—has long been a challenge for families.

Cases of influenza continue to be diagnosed, but diagnoses have been decreasing.

A new online database on parliamentary elections in the years 1874–1903 will be launched on the website of the National Archives of Iceland on the occasion of International Workers’ Day, 1 May.

All operations of the Speech and Hearing Center have been transferred to Heilsugæsla höfuðborgarsvæðisins, starting from May 1, 2026.

The Administration of Occupational Safety and Health has become aware of an increasing import of work machines and equipment from countries outside the European Economic Area that are either not CE marked or incorrectly CE marked. It is emphasised that such equipment must bear a valid CE marking in order to be placed on the market and used in Iceland. The Administration of Occupational Safety and Health monitors compliance with these requirements.

Last week, bids were opened for the tender for the first phase of the new building at SAk, which includes earthworks for roads, utilities, and parking facilities.