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Jess Lankford named Chief Administrative Officer of Nevada OSHA
August 20, 2014Carson City, NV- Division of Industrial Relations Administrator Don Soderberg recently appointed Jess Lankford as Chief Administrative Officer of the Nevada OSHA section. He will be responsible for managing internal and external relationships with private and public employers and employees statewide to regulate and promote workplace safety. The appointment is effective August 18.
New Phone Numbers For Reno Office
July 30, 2014
The Reno Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) has new telephone numbers for all extensions due to an upgrade to the existing system. The new main number for Reno is 775.688.3730.
SCATS Presents First 10/30 Refresher Class
July 22, 2014Safety Consultation and Training Section has been working hard to develop and implement a refresher course for the 10 hour and 30 hour OSHA Construction cards. On July 15th, they presented the first class with 22 participants. The class lasts for six hours and meets the basic requirements for the Renewal of the 10 hour card, of the hours will apply towards the renewal of the 15 hour requirement for the renewal of the 30 hour cards.
Annual summer campaign to prevent heat-related illnesses
July 14, 2014"Water. Rest. Shade." and acclimatization are critical in preventing heat illness and fatalities
Boyd Gaming Completes Extensive Workplace Safety Campaign
July 14, 2014Las Vegas, Nev. – The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations has recognized Boyd Gaming for its successful completion of the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) at all nine of its southern Nevada casino properties. The culmination of its seven years working with SCATS came in April when The Orleans Hotel and Casino, Boyd Gaming’s largest property in Nevada, completed their final SHARP certification inspection.
Safety Career Opportunity
April 16, 2014The Safety Consultation and Training Section is hiring! The Henderson office has an opening for the position of Safety and Health Bi-lingual Trainer. Don’t miss this opportunity, these positions don’t open often. Put your Safety knowledge and language skills to good use by helping inform employers and employees on how to make the right choices about safety during training classes. Benefits include salary, PERS retirement package, and full health benefits package. If you’re passionate about Safety we would like you on our team! Follow the links below to see full details: