NYCOSH

What NYCOSH does

NYCOSH (New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health) is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1979, headquartered at 14 Wall Street in New York City, dedicated to protecting worker health and safety across New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley. The organization delivers a portfolio of services including DOB-certified Construction Safety Training (SST and OSHA 10/30 courses), the state-certified Nail Salon Worker School, industrial hygiene site assessments, and outreach and enrollment support for the CDC/NIOSH-administered WTC Health Program serving 9/11 responders and survivors. NYCOSH also leads three active advocacy coalitions — the TEMP Coalition (extreme temperature protections, founded 2022), the New York Healthy Nail Salons Coalition (co-founded 2014 with Adhikaar), and a Wage Theft Campaign — and is a member of the National COSH network of occupational safety organizations.

Operationally, NYCOSH runs on a small team of 11-12 staff (Executive Director, Associate Director, Finance Director, Industrial Hygienist, OSHA-authorized Safety & Health Specialists, Program Coordinator, and Finance & Operations Associate), governed by a member-elected Board of Directors with representation from unions and worker organizations. Training is delivered in English, Spanish, Nepali, and Vietnamese across in-person and online formats, and the organization has trained more than 100,000 workers since 1979, with over 1,200 graduates of the Nail Salon Worker School. Annual outputs include the Deadly Skyline construction fatality report and a range of worker resource guides and fact sheets.

The revenue model combines membership dues and donations (free membership tier), grant-funded free training for individual workers, and fee-for-service training contracts with unions and labor organizations, plus nominal revenue from $25 SST card reprints. NYCOSH combines service delivery with coalition organizing and policy advocacy, and the organization has been directly linked to legislative outcomes including New York's 2015 Nail Salon Workers' Bill of Rights, the 2016 nail salon ventilation regulations, and the 2025 first-in-the-nation nail technician toxic fume protections, and a June 2026 NYC executive order on heat safety.

Name

NYCOSH

Legal name

New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health

Website

https://nycosh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NYCOSH is a 1979-founded nonprofit membership organization that trains New York City workers in construction safety and nail salon licensing, conducts industrial hygiene assessments, and leads coalitions advocating for stronger workplace safety laws and protections.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Safety and Health Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Safety & Site Safety Management (EDABAEAL), Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK), Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH)

Keywords

• Occupational safety training
• Worker health advocacy
• Construction safety certification
• Industrial hygiene services
• Workplace safety coalition

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership and Donations: NYCOSH operates as a nonprofit membership organization funded through member dues and donations. Members receive updates on campaigns, access to training resources and fact sheets, advocacy opportunities, and voting rights in bi-annual board elections.
2. Fee-for-Service Training: Free open-enrollment classes for individual workers; fee-for-service programs designed for unions and labor organizations. Programs include DOB-certified construction safety training, nail salon licensing courses, and industrial hygiene services.
3. Training Materials and Card Reprints: Free SST cards for graduates; $25 fee for card reprints. Additional revenue from educational guides and resource materials for nail salon workers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NYCOSH delivers DOB-certified construction safety training (SST and OSHA 30 courses), state-certified nail salon worker licensing preparation, industrial hygiene site assessments, and WTC Health Program enrollment support for 9/11 responders. The organization complements training with advocacy campaigns, coalition building, and workplace safety research targeting construction, nail salon, and other vulnerable worker populations across the New York metropolitan area.

Product overview

NYCOSH is a nonprofit membership organization offering a portfolio of worker safety programs rather than a unified software product. Its core offerings include DOB-certified Construction Safety School (SST and OSHA training), the state-certified Nail Salon Worker School, the WTC Health Program for 9/11 responders, and Industrial Hygiene site assessment services. The organization also leads three major advocacy coalitions: The TEMP Coalition (extreme temperature protections), the Nail Salon Coalition, and the Wage Theft Campaign. All programs are delivered through in-person training, community organizing, and advocacy rather than software platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Construction Safety School: DOB-certified construction safety training program providing Site Safety Training and OSHA 30 courses for New York City construction workers.
• Nail Salon Worker School
• TEMP Coalition
• Nail Salon Coalition
• Fighting Wage Theft Campaign

Products and services

• Construction Safety School DOB-certified construction safety training program delivering Site Safety Training (SST) and OSHA 30 courses for New York City construction workers. Covers fall protection, scaffolding, ladder safety, PPE, hazard recognition, and emergency procedures, qualifying participants for NYC Site Safety Cards. Delivered in English and Spanish; free for individual workers, fee-for-service for unions.
• Nail Salon Worker School State-certified free nail salon worker training offering a 27-hour licensing preparation course (alternative to traditional 250-hour programs) to help nail salon workers pass the New York State Nail Specialty exam. Emphasizes workplace health, safety, infection control, and labor rights. Delivered primarily in Spanish and Nepali for Latina and Asian immigrant women.
• WTC Health Program Support Outreach, enrollment, and ongoing support service that connects 9/11 responders, cleanup workers, residents, and area workers exposed to World Trade Center contaminants with no-cost medical monitoring and treatment through the CDC/NIOSH-administered WTC Health Program. Covers 100+ eligible health conditions including respiratory illness, mental health conditions, and 50+ types of cancer.
• Industrial Hygiene Services Comprehensive site assessment and industrial hygiene services for employers, unions, and organizations. Includes air sampling, noise surveys, heat stress evaluations, ergonomic assessments, and indoor air quality testing delivered by a certified industrial hygienist using state-of-the-art monitoring equipment to measure exposure to chemical, physical, and biological hazards.
• Workplace Safety Training Programs Comprehensive workplace health and safety training covering hazard communication, ergonomics, respiratory protection, PPE, fall protection, heat illness prevention, and workplace violence prevention for workers and organizations. Delivered by OSHA-authorized Safety and Health Specialists in multiple languages.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ workers trained since 1979
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• TEMP CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022The Temperature Extreme Mitigation Program (TEMP) Coalition was founded by NYCOSH in 2022 to advocate for extreme temperature protections for workers. The coalition brings together unions, worker centers, and environmental justice organizations to fight for legally enforceable standards for rest breaks, shade, hydration, and temperature safety. Members include 32BJ SEIU, SMART, La Colmena, Local 372 DC 37, National Employment Law Project, NYC Environmental Justice Alliance, NY State Teamsters, RWDSU, RWDSU Local 338, WE ACT, and Worker Justice Center.
• New York Healthy Nail Salons Coalition (NYHNSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Co-founded by NYCOSH and Adhikaar along with current and former nail salon workers in 2014, the coalition has won New York's Nail Salon Workers' Bill of Rights (2015), eliminated the tipped subminimum wage for nail salon workers (2019), and implemented the strongest nail salon ventilation regulations in the country (2016). The coalition continues to organize, train, and advocate for safer salons and fair treatment.
• National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1972National COSH is a federation of local and statewide COSH groups serving workers since 1972. NYCOSH participates in the National COSH Network which provides coordination and support for national worker safety advocacy, shared training resources, toolkits, and strategic guidance for improving workplace health and safety standards.
• Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New YorkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NYCOSH on construction safety advocacy and fatality prevention. Gary LaBarbera, President of the Building and Construction Trades Council, has publicly supported NYCOSH's Deadly Skyline reports and advocated for proper training, safety measures, and supervision at construction sites.
• LIUNA (Laborers' International Union of North America)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonato A. Bianco, Jr., LIUNA Vice President and New England Regional Manager, has cited NYCOSH data showing union construction sites experience fewer fatalities and injuries due to comprehensive training programs, rigorous safety standards, and empowered workers.
• New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNICE partners with NYCOSH on construction safety advocacy, focusing on protecting immigrant and Latino workers. NICE's Pre-Apprenticeship for Life and Work program educates and empowers immigrant workers to advocate for their safety.
• Worker's Justice ProjectmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading advocate for requiring safety training for all construction workers and provider of Spanish-language safety training to Latinx workers. Partners with NYCOSH on advocacy for systemic changes in enforcement, regulation, and industry standards.
• CDC/NIOSH WTC Health ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act (2011) established the WTC Health Program administered by NIOSH (part of CDC). NYCOSH provides outreach, enrollment assistance, and support to connect responders and survivors with no-cost healthcare at Clinical Centers of Excellence.
• New Yorkers for a Fair Economy CoalitionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by ALIGN (Alliance for a Greater New York), this coalition includes labor unions, community groups, and NYCOSH advocating for worker protections including the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act, TEMP Act, Retail Worker Safety Act, and Nail Salon Minimum Standards Council Act.
• AdhikaarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder of the New York Healthy Nail Salons Coalition alongside NYCOSH and nail salon workers in 2014. Adhikaar provides resources and support particularly for Nepali-speaking nail salon workers.
• ALIGN (Alliance for a Greater New York)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeads the New Yorkers for a Fair Economy coalition and partners with NYCOSH on research, advocacy, and coalition building for worker safety legislation at the state level.
• New York State Department of StateminorOthersNYCOSH assists nail salon workers with registration and licensing through the NY State Department of State to obtain Nail Specialty Trainee Licenses required to legally work in nail salons.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Federal regulatory agency that issues the OSHA construction and general industry standards and authorizes NYCOSH's training programs. While not a competitor, OSHA defines the certification framework and funding ecosystem (training grants, cooperative agreements) within which NYCOSH operates.

Direct peers

• Worker Justice Center of New York: NY-based worker advocacy organization providing Spanish-language safety training, workers' rights education, and organizing for immigrant and low-wage workers. Directly comparable to NYCOSH in training delivery, language accessibility, and immigrant worker focus areas.
• Make the Road New York: NY-based worker center providing legal services, education, and organizing for immigrant and low-wage communities. Overlaps with NYCOSH on worker safety training, immigrant worker outreach, and state-level policy advocacy campaigns.
• Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (MassCOSH): State-level COSH affiliate offering OSHA-authorized training, advocacy campaigns, and worker safety services in Massachusetts. Operates a parallel program mix to NYCOSH with similar nonprofit funding, certification, and coalition models.
• Philadelphia Area Project on Occupational Safety and Health (PhilaPOSH): Pennsylvania-based COSH affiliate providing OSHA training, worker advocacy, and industrial hygiene services. Closely comparable to NYCOSH as a regional nonprofit with the same worker safety mission, training delivery model, and union/community coalition approach.
• ALIGN (Alliance for a Greater New York): NY labor-community coalition that leads the New Yorkers for a Fair Economy coalition alongside NYCOSH, working on worker safety legislation including the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act and TEMP Act. Operates as a peer coalition organization on overlapping policy campaigns.
• National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH): National federation of state and local COSH groups providing worker safety training and advocacy. NYCOSH participates in this network, shares toolkits and advocacy resources, and directly competes for donor and grant attention in the worker safety space.
• Chicago Workers' Collaborative: Chicago-based worker advocacy and training nonprofit serving low-wage and immigrant workers with policy advocacy and worker education. Shares NYCOSH's community-organizing approach, immigrant worker focus, and coalition-led advocacy model.

Broad incumbents

• National Safety Council: Largest US nonprofit safety advocate offering workplace safety training, certifications, and advocacy across all industries. Overlaps with NYCOSH's OSHA-authorized training and worker safety advocacy but operates at national scale with a much broader portfolio and paid certification programs.
• CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training: Nationwide construction-focused safety and health research and training organization backed by the Building Trades. Directly comparable to NYCOSH's Construction Safety School but operates at significantly larger scale with national research and funding footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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