Safety and Health

About

The Division of Safety and Health is one of five divisions within the Worker Protection Bureau. We make keeping New York’s workforce safe our number one priority. The Safety and Health umbrella includes nine Programs. We also offer safety and health information and assistance to employers and employees.

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Safety & Health Programs

For Public Employees

Public Employee Safety & Health

The Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau (PESH), created in 1980, enforces safety and health standards promulgated under the United States Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and several state standards.

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Workplace Violence Prevention

Workplace violence is any physical assault or act of aggressive behavior occurring where a public employee performs any work-related duty in the course of his or her employment.

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Licensing and Certification

Issuing licenses and certificates in asbestos, crane operation, blasters, explosives, workplace safety and more.

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On-Site Consultation Program

A free resource for businesses to assist with safety and health consultation and training.

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Workplace Safety & Loss Prevention

Workplace safety and loss prevention programs to make workplaces safer and reduce workers’ compensation.

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Amusement Ride Safety & Inspections

The New York State Department of Labor enforces amusement ride safety throughout the state, except in New York City. Labor Department employees inspect all rides at stationary amusement parks at least once a year, and rides at traveling fairs or carnivals are inspected every time the ride is set up in a new location.

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