Amazon has reported significant improvements in workplace safety across its U.S. network, including sites in New York. The company announced a 34% reduction in recordable injuries and a 65% decline in lost time incidents, based on its 2024 safety performance data.
According to Amazon’s 2024 workplace safety report, there was a 6% annual improvement in the Recordable Incident Rate and a 13% drop in the Lost Time Incident Rate compared to the previous year. These statistics indicate a five-year decrease of 34% and 65%, respectively. The company attributes these improvements to safety-focused investments at over 2,500 operational sites worldwide.
Amazon received several national safety awards in 2024 for innovations developed by its workforce. The National Safety Council and Verdantix recognized the company’s efforts, highlighting tools such as AI-supported trailer sensors and ergonomic picking systems as examples of employee-led safety solutions. These awards emphasize Amazon’s commitment to scalable, data-driven safety initiatives.
To further reduce workplace injuries like strains and sprains, Amazon has implemented new ergonomic tools and equipment across its sites. These include height-adjustable carts, robotics-assisted picking systems, and redesigned workstations. Since 2019, these changes have contributed to a 32% reduction in musculoskeletal disorder-related injuries.
Amazon is a global corporation involved in logistics, e-commerce, and cloud computing, employing over 1.5 million people across more than 20 countries. In the United States, full-time employees receive health care coverage from their first day of employment, access to tuition-free education programs, retirement benefits with matching contributions, and Prime memberships.
