Nevada Guide · Updated 2026
Nevada Workplace Safety & Nevada OSHA
Nevada runs its own OSHA program, and it has a distinctive requirement many employers miss: a written workplace safety program once you reach 11 employees.
Nevada is a state-plan OSHA jurisdiction
Nevada OSHA, within the Division of Industrial Relations (DIR), enforces workplace safety under NAC 618 — adopting the federal OSHA standards plus Nevada-specific rules.
Written safety program & safety committee
- Employers with 11 or more employees must maintain a written workplace safety program (NRS 618.383);
- Certain employers must establish a safety committee (NRS 618.376).
Heat illness & hazard standards
Nevada adopted a heat-illness regulation (effective 2024–2025), and the usual hazard standards apply — hazard communication, PPE, lockout/tagout, and emergency action plans.
Recordkeeping, reporting & free help
- Keep OSHA 300/300A injury logs and post the 300A summary;
- Report serious injuries, illnesses, and deaths to Nevada OSHA;
- Use the free SCATS (Safety Consultation and Training Section) consultation — it does not issue citations.
This guide is general HR information, not legal advice, and doesn't replace legal counsel. Specifics should be tailored to your business and, for high-stakes or fact-specific matters, reviewed by a qualified Nevada employment attorney.
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