New York State Workers Compensation Board

07/08/2024 | Press release | Archived content

08/07/2024 - Worker Safety Webinar for Safe + Sound Week

Worker Safety Webinar for Safe + Sound Week

The NYS Workers' Compensation Board (Board) is pleased to announce a new webinar on worker safety, taking place on August 12, 2024, during the nationwide Safe + Sound Week.

The Worker Safety Webinar will feature Board Chair Clarissa M. Rodriguez, Advocate for Injured Workers Joe Cavalcante, Advocate for Business Anthony Tomaselli, and special guest Denise Abbott, Health & Safety Director, Communications Workers of America, Local 1168.

Topics to be covered during this one-hour session include:

  • the importance of workplace safety,
  • what to do if you feel unsafe at a workplace,
  • worker rights and protections, including how to file a claim,
  • how labor and management can partner to create safer workplaces,
  • employer safety incentives, and
  • other best practices to keep New Yorkers safe at work.

We'll also leave time at the end for any questions. Register here.

Worker Safety Webinar
Monday, August 12, 2024
12:00pm to 1:00pm

More information

Visit the Board's website for more information on the Advocate for Injured Workers, the Advocate for Business, and to register for upcoming webinars.

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