S 808 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to reducing work related musculoskeletal disorders

This bill amends New York's warehouse worker injury prevention program to specifically target work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), such as strains, sprains, and repetitive motion injuries affecting muscles, nerves, joints, and spine. It requires warehouse employers to implement injury reduction programs including annual worksite evaluations by a "competent person" (replacing the previous "qualified ergonomist" standard), worker input through safety committees, and immediate access to evaluation results for workers. Employers must correct identified ergonomic risks like rapid pace, repetitive motions, or extreme postures, and provide written schedules for corrections taking over 30 days. The law directly affects warehouse workers performing manual material handling tasks and their employers, focusing on concrete safety measures rather than outcome predictions.
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Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Feb 5, 2025
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