Warehouse and distribution center efficiency and productivity has risen tremendously in recent decades. However, the gains can be jeopardized by safety breakdowns that lead to personal injury, ...

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 ...

New York warehouse workers at risk for musculoskeletal injuries and disorders could get increased protections through the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act, which was passed by both the Senate and ...

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 ...

New York’s warehouse workers face higher injury rates than employees in any other sector. In recent years, they’ve been hurt more often and more severely than before, according to new federal data.

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 ...

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, ...

As the holiday season approaches and the pace of warehouse activity accelerates, employee safety becomes an even more critical priority. In 2023 alone, injury levels at Amazon.com warehouses increased ...

Warehousing operation have a higher injury rate compared to other workplaces, but OSHA hopes to help fix that through a new five-year program in Pennsylvania and other nearby states. With the rapid ...

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 ...

In recent decades, warehouse worker well-being and accompanying safety measures have moved to the forefront of logistics professionals' concerns. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), ...

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