NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDS OVER $5.3 MILLION IN GRANTS TO BOOST WORKPLACE SAFETY STATEWIDE

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL), in collaboration with the Hazard Abatement Board (HAB), today announced the distribution of over $5.3 million in grants to various organizations across New York State. This funding will support the Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education Program, aiming to enhance workplace safety and health standards.

New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon said, “These grants represent a crucial investment in the safety and well-being of New York's workforce. By enabling extensive training and education, we are not only safeguarding our workers but also supporting our businesses by creating safer, more productive work environments.”

These funds are earmarked for a variety of safety and health training and education programs, including toxic substance education and training focused on the prevention of occupational diseases and injuries.

Below is a detailed breakdown of the grant awards by region:

Capital Region

• NYS Building & Construction Trades Council, Albany: $184,650
• NENYCOSH, Albany: $157,324
• Eastern New York Laborers Training Center, Glenmont: $123,762
• New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association, Inc., Albany: $105,978
• NRLA Enterprises Inc./LBMDF, Rensselaer: $97,784
• NYS Public Employees Federation, Albany: $75,000
• Eastern New York Coalition of Automotive Retailers, Inc., Albany: $49,934
• Empire State Forest Products Association, Rensselaer: $19,601
• City of Cohoes, Cohoes: $11,500

Central New York

• Construction Employers Association of Central New York, Inc., Syracuse: $199,899
• Empire State Merit Apprenticeship Alliance, Inc., East Syracuse: $182,856
• New York State Labor-Management Cooperation Committee, Liverpool: $106,357
• Roofers Local 195 Joint Apprenticeship Training Fund, Liverpool: $69,655
• Syracuse Builders Exchange, Syracuse: $61,770

Finger Lakes

• Pathstone Corporation, Rochester: $132,000
• Rochester Automobile Dealers' Association, Inc., Rochester: $20,568
• Town of Webster, Webster: $3,992

Hudson Valley

• Laborers Local #17 Training & Educational Fund, Newburgh: $466,573
• UA Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union #373, Mountainville: $16,200

Mohawk Valley

• The Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown: $185,637

New York City

• United Federation of Teachers, Local 2: $432,345
• The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health Inc.: $440,397
• NYC District Council of Carpenters: $329,400
• The Labor Institute: $232,409
• Finishing Trades Institute of New York: $157,887
• Uniformed Firefighters Association: $112,003
• Thomas Shortman Training, Scholarship, and Safety Fund: $68,122
• The Research Foundation of CUNY obo New York City College of Technology: $54,738

North Country

• Plattsburgh North Country Chamber of Commerce, Plattsburgh: $52,569

Southern Tier

• Midstate Education and Service Foundation, Ithaca: $50,050

Western New York

• Western NY Council on Occupational Safety and Health Inc., Buffalo: $502,660
• Finishing Trades Institute of Western & Central New York, Cheektowaga: $448,459
• Operating Engineers Local 17 Training Fund, Lake View: $102,493
• Whiting Door Manufacturing Corporation, Akron: $23,737
• Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier, Falconer: $19,240
• County of Cattaraugus, Little Valley: $11,850

As part of its ongoing commitment to workplace safety, NYSDOL also offers free health and safety consultations to help businesses identify potential hazards at their worksites. These consultations are confidential and penalty-free, and they do not result in citations or fines. By participating, businesses can enhance their understanding of occupational safety and health requirements, thereby reducing accidents and improving compliance with state and federal regulations.

Visit NYSDOL’s safety and health page to learn more about the agency’s commitment to enhancing standards in workplaces throughout New York State.