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CasaBlanca Resort and Casino Becomes 4th Safe Partner for 2015
December 10, 2015
The CasaBlanca Resort and Casino (Mesquite Gaming, LLC) in Mesquite Nevada, has succeeded in becoming only the 4th recipient of the prestigious Safe Partner Award for 2015. The presentation was made on December 8 at the CasaBlanca in their Dunes Room.
OSHA 10/30 Hour Card Renewal Requirements Changed
June 15, 2015As of June 10, 2015 OSHA 10/30 hour construction refresher training is no longer required.
The Nevada State legislature passed SB 233, which removes the requirement for a 10/30 hour refresher course for those holding 10 or 30 hour construction cards. The Governor signed this bill, and it became law as of June 10, 2015.
This means that if a person has the 10 or 30 hour OSHA construction card, Nevada no longer requires that they have refresher training, and the card is considered valid regardless of the date of issue.
New Construction Confined Space Rule
May 5, 2015WASHINGTON – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today issued a final rule to increase protections for construction workers in confined spaces.
Hispanic Safety, Why Just One Month?
March 2, 2015The statistics don’t lie. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the fatal injury rate for Hispanic workers is higher than the national average for all U.S. workers. Preliminary data shows that workplace injuries to Hispanics increased by 7% in 2013, compared to 2012, and Hispanics accounted for 18% of all fatal work injuries in 2013. As the percentage of Hispanic worker continues to increase in the American workforce we need to make sure that this at risk population is protected.
OSHA 300 Log Posting Requirements
February 9, 2015On February 1, 2015, employers who are required to keep Injury and Illness records must complete and post their OSHA 300A Annual Summary form for each of their establishments. The OSHA 300A must be posted from February 1 – April 30, 2015.
Ebola Facts
October 8, 2014With the prominence of the Ebola outbreak in Africa and the appearance of cases in the United States it is important to have factual information. Learn about the virus, how it can be transmitted, and how you can protect yourself at:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ebola/index.html
The Centers for Disease Control
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