Nev. Admin. Code § 618.Sec. 6.5

Current through December 31, 2024

Section 618.Sec. 6.5 - NEW

1. If, based on the job hazard analysis performed pursuant to section 5, an employer determines that an employee of the employer is exposed to hazardous working conditions that may cause occupational exposure to heat illness, the employer shall:

(a) Designate a person to perform the functions set forth in subsection 2; and

(b) Include in the written safety program required by NRS 618.383 provisions that address potential hazardous working conditions that may cause occupational exposure to heat illness.

2. The person designated by an employer pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 must be authorized and able to perform the following functions or designate another employee of the employer to perform the following functions:

(a) If an employee of the employer is experiencing signs or symptoms of heat illness that require an emergency response:

(1) Contact emergency medical services or ensure that emergency medical services are contacted;

(2) Provide, as promptly as possible, all information necessary to enable a provider of emergency medical services to reach the employee, including, without limitation, contact information and directions, or ensure that such information is provided as promptly as possible; and

(3) Ensure that, if necessary and appropriate, the employee is transported to a location where a provider of emergency medical services is able to reach the employee;

(b) Monitor the working conditions that could create occupational exposure to heat illness; and

(c) Carry out the provisions of the written safety program that address occupational exposure to heat illness.

3. A written safety program that addresses potential hazardous working conditions that may cause occupational exposure to heat illness must include, without limitation:

(a) The provision of potable water, as described in 29 C.F.R. § 1926.51(a)(1). As used in this paragraph, "potable water" has the meaning ascribed to it in 29 C.F.R. § 1910.141(a)(2).

(b) The provision of a rest break for an employee who exhibits signs or symptoms of heat illness.

(c) The provision of means of cooling for employees.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph and to the extent practicable, monitoring by the person designated by the employer pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1, or the designee of that person, of working conditions that may create occupational exposure to heat illness. Such monitoring is not required when an employee of the employer is loading or unloading a motor vehicle which operates on public highways of this State.

(e) Identification and mitigation of any work process that may generate additional heat or humidity.

(f) Training of employees of the employer as necessary to reasonably mitigate the risk of occupational exposure to heat illness.

(g) Procedures for responding to an emergency.

Nev. Admin. Code § 618.Sec. 6.5

Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R131-24A, eff. 11/15/2024

NRS 618.295, 618.315, 618.383