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);
- Employers with more than 25 employees must establish a safety committee as part of that program (NRS 618.383(2)(b)).
- An employer with 10 or fewer employees is exempt from the written safety program requirement unless its employees are engaged in the manufacture of explosives, in which case both the program and safety-committee duties apply regardless of headcount (NRS 618.383(8), (2)(b)); a mining-industry employer is not deemed a manufacturer of explosives for this purpose (NRS 618.383(9)).
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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