New York State: 2025 Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Program

New York State has enacted what is being referred to as the "Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Program". S5081A

What does this mean?

• Employers with 100+ employees at a warehouse distribution facility in NYS (or 1000+ employees spread across warehouse distribution facilities in NYS) need to implement an injury reduction program.

• This act is meant to identify and eliminate sources of Musculoskeletal Injuries and Disorders among employees involved in Material Handling Tasks.

• By June 2025, affected employers are expected to work with a qualified ergonomist on work site evaluations

Components of Injury Reduction Program:

• Work site evaluations of jobs, tasks, and work activities for risk factors.

• Methods to reduce risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries and disorders

• Employee Training

• Requirements for companies with on-site medical or first aid services

• Employee Involvement

Scope Safety Management staff have proven success with ergonomic evaluations and improvements through Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Industrial Hygiene (CIH) work.