A New York law aiming to reduce injuries in Amazon warehouses is well-positioned to become a model for other states, although it’s not entirely safe from an industry-led legal challenge.
The state is set to impose new workplace ergonomics requirements on large warehouse operators this year under a measure (S5081C) Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed into law in 2024. Hochul struck a deal with legislators to soon revise the law to loosen the definition of an ergonomics expert who’s qualified to conduct site safety assessments.
It’s the latest in a string of state and federal efforts to address ...
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