"When Billy Foister, a 48-year-old worker, died after a heart attack inside one of the tech giant's warehouses in September 2019, managers were accused of telling staff to get back to work."
"A training PowerPoint document obtained by the Guardian on best practices inside its AmCare in-house first aid unit included slides on how to maximize AMCARE Utilization, which it defined as the percentage of employees who pass through without the need to see a workers' compensation doctor."
"Amazon disputed the document, dated August 2022, stating that it is several years old, doesn't reflect the priorities or policies of our Global Medical Health team, and was never approved for use."
Amazon has been criticized for its safety record, particularly following worker deaths and reports of inadequate responses to injuries. A training document suggested practices aimed at minimizing workers' compensation claims, raising concerns about the company's commitment to employee safety. Despite Amazon's insistence that safety is a priority, labor advocates highlight ongoing issues with injury rates and treatment of injured workers. The company disputes the relevance of the training document, claiming it does not reflect current policies or practices.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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