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The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to ensuring safe, healthy, and fair workplaces for all. Since 1979, we have brought together workers, unions, community groups, health and safety professionals, and advocates who share a commitment to protecting worker rights and preventing injuries, illnesses, and fatalities on the job.
Each year, NYCOSH trains thousands of workers across the New York metropolitan area and beyond. Our programs cover essential topics including ergonomics, workplace violence prevention, OSHA 10 and 30, Site Safety Training, and more. Our team includes an Industrial Hygienist, OSHA-authorized Safety and Health Specialists, and experienced communications and policy experts who are dedicated to equipping workers with practical knowledge and tools to stay safe.
Through education, training, advocacy, and organizing, NYCOSH empowers workers, holds employers accountable, and drives meaningful change. From supporting families affected by workplace tragedies to advancing stronger laws and enforcement, NYCOSH stands at the forefront of the movement for workplace safety, health, and justice.
We believe every worker deserves to come home safe and healthy.
Construction worker fatalities across New York City and New York State continue to highlight the urgent need for stronger workplace safety standards, enforcement, and accountability.
NYCOSH’s 2026 Deadly Skyline report examines the latest construction fatality data, uncovering systemic safety failures that continue to place workers at risk, particularly immigrant and Latinx workers. The report also outlines actionable recommendations to help prevent future injuries and deaths while creating safer job sites throughout New York.
Advocates for extreme temperature standards to protect New York City workers.
A groundbreaking, worker-driven movement to transform New York's nail salon industry.
A Campaign to hold employers accountable for denying wages and benefits earned.
Nail Salon Workers: Creating a Healthier Workplace is an educational guide designed to help nail salon workers understand the health and safety risks they face on the job—and what they can do about them. Through clear illustrations and real-life scenarios, the book explains common workplace hazards, workers’ rights, and practical steps for creating safer, healthier salons for both workers and customers.