Nevada OSHA FAQs

You can report workplace hazards to Nevada OSHA in a number of ways: online, by phone or by mail. Nevada OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program prevents employers from punishing workers who submit a complaint.

Use OSHA’s Online Complaint Form to report an issue online. To submit a complaint by phone or mail, use the contact info below.

Southern Nevada

Phone:
(702) 486-9020

Mail:
Nevada OSHA
3360 West Sahara Avenue, Suite 200
Las Vegas, NV 89102

Northern Nevada

Phone:
(775) 688-3700

Mail:
Nevada OSHA
4600 Kietzke Lane, Building F, Suite 153
Reno, NV 89502

The Nevada State Plan outlines workplace safety and health requirements that apply to nearly every private sector business in the state. An increasing number of employers now require workers to complete 10- or 30-hour OSHA training and additional training on topics specific to Nevada OSHA.

However, certain workplaces are exempt from Nevada OSHA, including:

• Maritime employment (shipyard employment, marine terminals and longshoring)
• Contract workers and contractor-operated facilities engaged in U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail operations
• Contractors and subcontractors on land under exclusive federal jurisdiction
• Private-sector employment on military facilities and bases
• Employment on Indian land
• All working conditions of aircraft cabin crew members onboard aircraft in operation
• Any hazard, industry, geographical area, operation or facility over which the state is unable to effectively exercise jurisdiction for reasons not related to the required performance or structure of the plan.

Nevada OSHA, operated by the state’s Division of Industrial Relations, enforces compliance with state-specific safety and health requirements. To ensure safe conditions for Nevada workers, Nevada OSHA frequently inspects jobsites for hazards and violations.

Nevada OSHA inspections may be regularly scheduled or conducted in response to a worker complaint, referral, jobsite fatality or imminent danger report.

Safety and health standards found in the Nevada State Plan are at least as strict as those found in federal OSHA standards. In addition, the State Plan includes standards and regulations specific to Nevada.

State-specific OSHA standards include:

• General Industry
  • Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
  • Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
  • Communication Towers

• Construction
  • Cranes
  • Steel Erection
  • Asbestos

OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. At the federal level, OSHA creates standards that ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers all over the country. Some states, such as Nevada, have created State Plans. These plans are OSHA-approved workplace safety and health programs that the state individually operates.

Nevada OSHA has adopted a number of unique standards, including some with specific requirements for written safety programs, control of asbestos, photovoltaic systems and more.

All private-sector employees and employers in Nevada are required to comply with Nevada OSHA regulations. As a result, workers and supervisors across multiple industries, including construction, entertainment, cannabis and convention services are required to complete OSHA training that addresses workplace safety and health topics specific to Nevada OSHA.

The Nevada OSHA portion of the course includes 12 end-of-module quizzes and a final exam. Each quiz has five questions, and you have an unlimited number of attempts to score 80% or higher.

The final exam contains 20 questions and has a time limit of 180 minutes. To pass the exam, you must earn a score of 70% or higher. Like the quizzes, you can retake the exam as many times as needed until you pass.

Our Nevada OSHA courses are combined with a 10- or 30-hour OSHA Outreach course that addresses important safety and health topics related to federal OSHA requirements. See the OSHA Outreach Training section below to learn more about testing requirements for 10- or 30-hour OSHA training.

Once you have successfully completed Nevada OSHA training, your certificate of completion will be available for instant download. You can provide the certificate to your employer as proof of training.

The Nevada OSHA course takes at least three hours to complete. You’ll learn about a number of important topics for Nevada workers, including:

• Introduction to federal OSHA and Nevada OSHA
• Worker and Employer Rights and Responsibilities
• Written Safety Programs
• OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Training Requirements
• Control of Asbestos
• Operating Cranes
• Manufacture and Use of Explosives
• Manufacturing, Handling and Storing Ammonium Perchlorate
• Photovoltaic System Projects
• Heat Illness Prevention
• Workplace Violence Prevention in Medical Facilities
• OSHA and Nevada OSHA Resources

Yes. Students must complete Nevada OSHA training within 180 days of registering for the course. Your exact date of expiration is listed on your “My Account” page.

The OSHA Outreach Training Program teaches workers how to identify and avoid common safety and health risks in the workplace. It also explains employer responsibilities and workers' rights under federal OSHA. This training is available in industry-specific versions for construction and general industry.

OSHA 10-hour courses are designed for entry-level workers, and 30-hour courses are designed for supervisors and workers with safety roles or responsibilities.

Each course module ends with a brief quiz. To continue to the next section, you need to score at least 70% on the quiz. You have up to three attempts to pass each quiz.

If you do not pass any given quiz in three tries, you will be locked out of the course. You will need to repurchase the course and start over.

After you complete all course modules, you must pass the 20-question final exam. You have up to three attempts to pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher. If you do not achieve a passing score after three attempts, you will need to repurchase the course and start from the beginning.

OSHA Outreach training is available in a 10-hour and 30-hour version. For both courses, OSHA has mandated that students spend no more than 7.5 hours per day in OSHA Outreach training. This means it will take you at least two days to complete 10-hour OSHA training and at least four days to complete 30-hour OSHA training.

Once you have successfully completed OSHA-authorized Outreach training, you can instantly download and print your certificate of completion. You can provide the certificate to your employer as proof of training while you wait for your OSHA card to arrive by mail.

Your official OSHA DOL wallet card is printed on durable plastic and will arrive approximately six to eight weeks after you complete your training.

No, your OSHA Outreach certificate and OSHA DOL card will never expire. However, some employers require workers to complete refresher training every few years to stay up to date on workplace safety and health protocols. You should speak to your employer for more information on refresher training requirements.