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NY A08907
NY A08907Establishes the warehouse worker injury reduction program; requires employers to establish an injury reduction program designed to identify and minimize the risks of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders among workers involved in performing manual materials handling tasks.
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Introduced
01/26/2024
01/26/2024
In Committee
06/04/2024
06/04/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the labor law, in relation to establishing the warehouse worker injury reduction program
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Program, which requires employers to implement an injury reduction program designed to identify and minimize the risks of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders among workers involved in manual materials handling tasks. The key provisions include: requiring employers to conduct worksite evaluations by qualified ergonomists, correcting identified risk factors, providing injury reduction training to employees, and ensuring adequate medical care and treatment for injured workers. The bill also prohibits retaliation against workers for reporting injuries or health and safety concerns, and requires employers to consult with workers and their representatives during the development and implementation of the program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (37)
Harry Bronson (D)*,
Inez Dickens (D)*,
Juan Ardila (D),
Karl Brabenec (R),
Ed Braunstein (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Kenny Burgos (D),
William Colton (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Chris Eachus (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Nikki Lucas (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Danny O'Donnell (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nily Rozic (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Last Action
substituted by s5081c (on 06/07/2024)
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