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PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Testimony by Jessica Ramos, State Senator from New York State Senate

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State Senator Jessica Ramos testified in support of Intro 865, a bill to create a worker fatality database in New York City. She emphasized the importance of collecting data on workplace deaths to prevent future tragedies and improve worker safety.

  • Highlighted the increasing trend of preventable worker deaths in the city and state
  • Mentioned her role in establishing a similar registry for construction industry fatalities at the state level
  • Stressed the city's responsibility to understand the risks faced by its workforce of over 300,000 employees