HEAT RELATED ILLNESS REGULATORY REVIEW ELKO
This class covers the new Nevada regulation requiring businesses to protect employees from the hazards of heat exposure, both indoor and outdoor. Topics covered include identifying the risk factors and environmental hazards that lead to heat illness, employer requirements for providing a heat illness prevention plan, elements of the heat illness prevention plan, performing a job hazard analysis (JHA) regarding heat, and best practices for monitoring workers.
This class is held at a separate location:
Elko Area Chamber
1405 Idaho St.
Elko, NV 89801
This class provides an overview of the Federal OSHA National Emphasis Program (NEP) and the Nevada OSHA letter on Heat Related Illnesses. Topics include: heat priority days, National Weather Service, heat stress, heat related illnesses, hierarchy of controls, employer training employees in heat related issues, employer building a prevention program.
(3 hours)
350 West Silver Street, Suite 210
Elko, Nevada 89801