Hot Topic: Nevada Joins Ranks of States Enforcing Onerous New Heat Illness Rules

Nevada’s sunny and hot summers pose hazards of heat-related illnesses to outdoor workers and non-climate-controlled indoor workers. April 29, 2025 marks a significant milestone for workplace safety in Nevada as the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NV OSHA) begins enforcement of its newly adopted heat illness prevention regulation. The regulation, found in Section 618 of the Nevada Administrative Code and approved in November 2024, aims to protect workers from the dangers of...
By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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