Nev. Rev. Stat. § 618.755

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 618.755 - Scope

NRS 618.750 to 618.850, inclusive, does not apply to:

1. The control of asbestos by a person in his or her own residence.

2. A person employed by a public utility which supplies electricity when performing emergency activities which include, but are not limited to:

(a) The removal of insulation containing asbestos on pipes;

(b) The removal of small quantities of insulation containing asbestos on beams or above ceilings;

(c) The replacement of a gasket containing asbestos on a valve;

(d) The installation or removal of a small section of drywall; and

(e) The installation of electrical conduits running through or proximate to materials containing asbestos,

if the person is trained by and works under the direction of a person who is capable of identifying existing hazards in a workplace which are related to asbestos, tremolite, anthophyllite or actinolite, and is authorized to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them as set forth in 29 C.F.R. § 1926.32(f) on June 28, 1989.

NRS 618.755

Added to NRS by 1989, 1276; A 2013, 2744

Amended by 2013, Ch. 462,§63, eff. 7/1/2013, op. 1/1/2014.

Added to NRS by 1989, 1276