The Nevada Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) approved a heat illness prevention regulation. It is scheduled to take effect on February 13, 2025, and adds protections for workers from heat hazards indoors and outdoors.
Employers with 10+ employees must perform a one-time job hazard analysis. With the results, they must take the following steps:
- Create a safety plan (written)
- Implement any procedures for emergency response
- Train employees on heat illness-related topics
When performing the hazard analysis, the goal is to determine whether conditions are present that could cause heat illness exposure. The safety plan must include:
- Potable water provisions, rest breaks, and means for cooling employees experiencing heat illness
- Regular monitoring of conditions that could result in heat illness exposure
- Emergency response procedures
- Identification and mitigation of any processes that produce humidity or heat
- Employee training
Keep an eye out for additional employer guidance.
This article is informational and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with an employment lawyer or accountant for additional clarification on how these changes impact your company.
