N.Y. Labor Law § 884: Legislative findings and intent

§ 884. Legislative findings and intent. The workers of New York state,

both public and private, pursuant to state and federal laws, have the

right to a safe and healthy workplace, including, pursuant to the

provisions of article twenty-eight of this chapter, the right to

training and education about the toxic substances in their workplace.

It is the public policy of this state to promote safe and healthy

conditions in the workplace. Further, it is the public policy of this

state to encourage voluntary compliance with safety and health

regulations and the prevention of illness and injury through training

and education programs.

Therefore, it is the intent of this legislature to achieve the full

benefits of such preventive measures by creating a training and

educational program on occupational safety and health, which will

operate through a program of grants to employers (public or private),

labor organizations or their federations, trade associations, nonprofit

organizations and educational institutions, for conducting training,

education, and other proven preventive programs. Furthermore, it is the

legislature's intention to foster voluntary preventive activities on the

part of employers and employees by the utilization of the training and

education program on occupational safety and health.