Increased protections are coming for New York warehouse workers as the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act was signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul last month, according to ALIGN NY. The bill, which ...
AI-driven predictive technology is reshaping warehouse safety. From smart cameras and sensors to wearables and VR training, new tools are helping managers detect risks early, prevent injuries, and ...
Workers’ rights advocates are pushing for state legislation in New York that would strengthen oversight to address what they say are unsafe conditions in warehouses and shipping facilities. Warehouse ...
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, ...
When warehouse work begins, two things are on the minds of those in charge: avoid delays and prevent staff injuries. However, speed and repetition are common causes of incidents on the warehouse floor ...
There are technologies available today that simply didn’t exist, even just a few short years ago. For instance, a growing number of operator assist technologies can help operators prioritize safety ...
The citations announced Wednesday add further fuel to complaints about Amazon's warehouse safety record and employee workload. OSHA already cited Amazon for recordkeeping violations on work-related ...
If you are one of the many New Yorkers who has ordered a package from Amazon in the past few weeks, chances are I or one of my colleagues helped get your delivery to your door. I work at Amazon’s only ...
Amazon was cited again by federal regulators alleging its warehouse workers face "high" injury risks. Regulators said a "gamification system" encouraged working at a fast pace that could pose injury.
It’s widely known that warehouses are one of the most injury-prone working environments. Warehouse workers are more than twice as likely to experience an injury compared to the national average.