As temperatures continue to rise, protecting workers from heat-related illnesses becomes increasingly critical. In response to this pressing issue, Nevada has implemented a comprehensive regulation aimed at safeguarding employees from the dangers of heat illness. The regulation, approved under the Division of Industrial Relations of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, outlines specific duties and requirements for employers to ensure safe working environments.

Quick Hits

• On November 15, 2024, the State of Nevada adopted a regulation to protect workers from heat-related illnesses, requiring covered employers to conduct job hazard analyses, designate employees for emergency response, and implement comprehensive safety programs.
• The regulation requires employers to implement measures that will “reasonably mitigate the risk of occupational exposure to heat illness for affected employees.” These include the provision of water, rest breaks, cooling methods, and training for employees exposed to hazardous working conditions that may cause occupational exposure to heat illness.
• The regulation is intended to reduce the risk of heat illness, ensure safer working conditions, and protect employees’ health in the face of rising temperatures.

Key Provisions of the Regulation

Job Hazard Analysis

Employers with more than ten employees are required to perform a one-time, written job hazard analysis to assess working conditions that may cause occupational exposure to heat...

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