LAS VEGAS (Dec. 19, 2023) – As the first official day of winter approaches, Thursday, Dec. 21, southern Nevada may anticipate the occasional icy weather conditions, which increase the risk for slips and falls. The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations offers free resources and tips to help Nevada’s workforce … [Read more...] about Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section Offers Fall Prevention Reminders for Nevada’s Workforce Ahead of First Day of Winter
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Safe and SoundMaintaining Worksite Safety
Type “lunch atop a skyscraper” into a web browser and a photo of eleven construction workers unharnessed and enjoying a lunch break hundreds of feet above Manhattan will pop up on the screen. While staged as part of a publicity program, this photo attests to the fact that, in the past century, safety regulations have changed. Today, builders, contractors, subcontractors, … [Read more...] about Safe and Sound
Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section Awards Desert Star Energy Center with Top Safety Honor
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations recently recognized the Boulder City-based utility company, Desert Star Energy Center (DSEC), for successfully renewing its Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) status. The VPP in Nevada recognizes employers and workers who have implemented effective … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section Awards Desert Star Energy Center with Top Safety Honor
Division of Industrial Relations / Safety Consultation and Training – Promoting Safe Work Experiences for Teens
Las Vegas, NV - The Division of Industrial Relations, Safety Consultation and Training Section, in cooperation with the United States Department of Labor invites Nevadans to participate in the Empowering Teens in Their Workplaces Online Dialogue from April 19th to April 30th, 2021. In July 2020, 46.7 percent of young people aged 16-24 were employed, many in retail, … [Read more...] about Division of Industrial Relations / Safety Consultation and Training – Promoting Safe Work Experiences for Teens
Nevada SCATS is Now Offering Free Online Workplace Health and Safety Courses
LAS VEGAS, Nev. –To expand its offerings and better equip Nevada’s workforce with necessary health and safety information and training amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations is now offering health and safety classes virtually. Shifting to virtual classes prevents the … [Read more...] about Nevada SCATS is Now Offering Free Online Workplace Health and Safety Courses
Nevada SCATS Unveils New COVID-19 Informational Video for Grocery Store Safety
LAS VEGAS, Nev. –To protect the health and safety of all Nevadans, the Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations has unveiled a new informational video containing key resources, current regulations and important workplace safety details and regulations for grocery stores amidst the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Nevada SCATS Unveils New COVID-19 Informational Video for Grocery Store Safety
Nevada Announces New Way for Employers to Verify OSHA Cards
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Employers in Nevada whose industries require employees to hold a valid OSHA construction or general industry card now have a new way to verify employee’s OSHA cards. Per new regulations outlined in Assembly Bill 290, the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations and the Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) have implemented updates … [Read more...] about Nevada Announces New Way for Employers to Verify OSHA Cards