Thousands of Nevada workers are exposed to heat in their workplaces, which can cause serious illnesses such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. To address this occupational hazard, the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) adopted a regulation on October 28, 2024 to protect employees who are exposed to certain hazardous conditions that may cause heat illness. On November 15, 2024, LCB File No. R131-24 was approved by the Legislative Commission and was filed with the Secretary of State (See: R131-24AP). Pursuant to NRS 233B.070, the heat illness regulation became effective upon filing.

Nevada OSHA is providing this guidance document to support the regulated community to better understand the requirements established by the heat illness regulation. This guidance differentiates between actions that are required in the regulation versus actions that are recommended/best practices. Additionally, to allow ample time for employers to implement these new provisions, Nevada OSHA is instituting an enforcement stay on the regulation for 90 calendar days from the release date of this guidance document. Since the guidance release date is January 29, 2025, enforcement will commence April 29, 2025.

About Nevada OSHA:
Nevada OSHA operates as an approved state program as defined by section 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and is required by the Act to operate in a manner that is at least as effective as the federal OSHA enforcement program. Operating out of district offices in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada OSHA conducts inspections and investigations intended to identify hazardous conditions which could harm Nevada’s workers and enforces state and federal laws protecting the state’s workers. For more information visit http://dir.nv.gov/OSHA/

Nevada SCATS:
SCATS is here to help your business avoid costly fines. If you have questions or need onsite workplace safety training or consultation, submit a request by calling 877-472-3368 or by filling out a consultation request online. You can also find the updated OSHA posters for 2025 on our website: English | Spanish

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Thousands of Nevada workers are exposed to heat in their workplaces, which can cause serious illnesses such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. To address this occupational hazard, the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) adopted a regulation on October 28, 2024 to protect employees who are exposed to certain hazardous conditions that may cause heat illness. On November 15, 2024, LCB File No. R131-24 was approved by the Legislative Commission and was filed with the Secretary of State (See: R131-24AP). Pursuant to NRS 233B.070, the heat illness regulation became effective upon filing.

Nevada OSHA is providing this guidance document to support the regulated community to better understand the requirements established by the heat illness regulation. This guidance differentiates between actions that are required in the regulation versus actions that are recommended/best practices. Additionally, to allow ample time for employers to implement these new provisions, Nevada OSHA is instituting an enforcement stay on the regulation for 90 calendar days from the release date of this guidance document. Since the guidance release date is January 29, 2025, enforcement will commence April 29, 2025.

About Nevada OSHA:
Nevada OSHA operates as an approved state program as defined by section 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and is required by the Act to operate in a manner that is at least as effective as the federal OSHA enforcement program. Operating out of district offices in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada OSHA conducts inspections and investigations intended to identify hazardous conditions which could harm Nevada’s workers and enforces state and federal laws protecting the state’s workers. For more information visit http://dir.nv.gov/OSHA/

Nevada SCATS:
SCATS is here to help your business avoid costly fines. If you have questions or need onsite workplace safety training or consultation, submit a request by calling 877-472-3368 or by filling out a consultation request online. You can also find the updated OSHA posters for 2025 on our website: English | Spanish

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