Nevada (Nevada OSHA)
Nevada OSHA is part of the Division of Industrial Relations in the Department of Business and Industry, and covers most private and public workplaces in Nevada. Nevada is one of the few states that requires OSHA Outreach cards by law for construction workers, and in 2024 it adopted a heat illness regulation.
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At a glance
| Agency | Nevada OSHA, Division of Industrial Relations |
|---|---|
| Covers | Most private employers and state and local government. Federal OSHA covers federal workers and some tribal lands; mines fall under MSHA. |
| Rules | Federal standards adopted by Nevada, plus NRS Chapter 618 and NAC Chapter 618 |
| Free employer help | Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) |
OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 card law (construction)
Nevada requires Outreach training for construction workers by law (NRS 618):
- Construction workers must complete an OSHA 10-hour construction course.
- Supervisors must complete an OSHA 30-hour construction course.
- Training must be completed within 15 days of hire.
- Cards must be renewed every 5 years.
- Employers can be cited for workers without a current card, so carry proof of your training.
See OSHA 10 & 30 Cards and State-Required Safety Training Cards.
Other Nevada requirements
- Written safety program: required for employers with more than 10 employees.
- Safety committee: required for employers with more than 25 employees.
- Heat illness prevention (regulation R131-24): adopted in November 2024, with enforcement starting in April 2025. Employers with more than 10 employees must do a one-time job hazard analysis for job classifications with significant heat exposure. Where heat hazards exist, they need a written heat illness prevention plan covering water, rest, cooling measures, training and emergency procedures.
- Asbestos: Nevada OSHA licenses asbestos contractors, supervisors and workers. Homeowners working on their own residence are exempt from licensing. See Asbestos Rules by State.
Reporting injuries
Employers must report work-related deaths within 8 hours, and in-patient hospitalizations, amputations and loss of an eye within 24 hours. Check Nevada OSHA for current procedures.
Complaints and retaliation
- File a safety complaint with Nevada OSHA online or by phone. Nevada OSHA has offices in southern Nevada (Henderson) and northern Nevada (Reno).
- Retaliation for raising safety concerns is illegal. Deadlines are short, so file a discrimination complaint right away.
Note: This page is a summary. Check Nevada OSHA’s current requirements for your work.
Standards & references
- Nevada OSHA
- NRS Chapter 618
- NAC Chapter 618
- Wages, leave and other worker rights: Nevada Worker Rights
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