NY warehouse safety law calls out Amazon, industry risks

A new state law aims to improve safety for warehouse workers by pressing employers like Amazon to take proactive steps that reduce the risk of injuries.

The Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act, signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday, requires employers with warehouse operations to create an “injury reduction program” that identifies and mitigates the potential risk of musculoskeletal injuries among workers handling goods. Such injuries often involve back pain, muscles issues, and joint pain caused by prolonged exposure to reaching, twisting and lifting heavy objects while on the job.

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