New York State Department of Labor Public Work

DOSH Workplace Safety & Loss Prevention

Who We Are:

The Workplace Safety and Loss Prevention Program was created in 1996 as part of the Regulatory Reform legislation. This legislation also referred to as Industrial Code Rule 59, requires that an employer undergo a comprehensive safety and loss prevention consultation if they have generated an experience modification rating over more than 1.20 and have a payroll of over $800,000.00. The Program monitors compliance with the regulation and provides certification for private and public sector consultants who can perform the required services.

What Services Do We Provide:

In addition to monitoring compliance and providing certification to qualified candidates, the Program publishes the list of Certified Consultants.  Consultants must be certified by the Department to provide the required services. Please see our link to Licensing for more information regarding certification.

http://www.labor.state.ny.us/formsdocs/wp/shformsandpublications.shtm

This list is broken down into three separate lists for use by employers looking to secure the services of a consultant:

New York State Insurance Fund Consultants (open in a new window)

Private Insurance Company Consultants (open in a new window)

Private Self-Employed Consultants and Specialty Groups (open in a new window)

The Program also provides information and guidelines for compliance to every employer who is required to have a consultation performed at their workplace.  Certified consultants may also provide other services to help employers comply with the regulation.

Employers who receive a Notice from the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board (NYCIRB) should review our (Informational Pamphlet (opens in a new window)) before contacting their workers’ compensation carrier.

Employers have 30 days from the receipt of the letter from the Rating Board to arrange a consultation and an additional 10 days to notify the Department in writing or by e-mail. Employers have 75 days from the date of receipt of the letter from the Rating Board to have the required consultation conducted and must send Consultant’s report to the Department of Labor within an additional 30 days with a letter outlining the employer’s response to any recommendations issued by the Consultant. A copy should also be sent to the employer’s insurance carrier. Insurance carriers must conduct a re-inspection to determine compliance and sent a compliance letter to the Department.

All correspondence can now be sent to the Department using: WSLPIP@labor.state.ny.us

Employers may send the required letter of Notification, Remedial Action letter and copy of the Consultation Report as an attachment to the e-mail address shown above. Insurance carriers may also send a copy of the re-inspection letter to this e-mail address.

How We Can Help You Improve Workplace Safety and Health:

The goal of this Program is to help reduce the incident and severity of injuries to employees covered under the Workers’ Compensation system (WCB) in New York State. This can be accomplished by providing a comprehensive safety and health program that seeks to lower the experience modification rating generated by those employers who qualify for such rating by the New York Compensation Rating Board (NYCIRB). Compliance with Industrial Code Rule 59 insures that an employer who is required to undergo the required consultation does not receive a 5% surcharge on the manual portion of their workers’ compensation premium and may qualify them for further reductions under the workers’ compensation insurance program.

How to Contact Us:

In Writing:

By Phone or Fax:
(518) 457-1638 Phone
(518) 457-1167 Fax

By E-Mail;
marino.franchini@labor.state.ny.us

"Workplace Safety Begins with You!"