NY A02432

Expands the definition of "work-related musculoskeletal disorders" to include injuries, illnesses, or disorders of the musculoskeletal system caused by ergonomic risk factors such as rapid pace, forceful exertions, extreme postures, repetitive motions, vibration, or cold temperatures

Replaces the requirement for a "qualified ergonomist" with a "competent person" for conducting worksite evaluations, defined as ergonomists, industrial hygienists, certified safety professionals, or other health and safety professionals with demonstrated ability to manage workplace injury risk

Requires worksite evaluations to incorporate input from workers directly or through employee-led workplace safety committees, and mandates review by a board certified ergonomist when safety committees raise material concerns about evaluation findings

Allows employers with pre-existing workplace safety committees formed through collective bargaining and OSHA-compliant injury prevention programs to have employee-led committees review or conduct worksite evaluations instead of using external competent persons

Removes the delayed implementation provisions from the 2024 Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Program law, setting a uniform effective date of June 1, 2025 for all program requirements