SPARKS, NEV. (March 23, 2026) – A long-standing commitment to protecting its workforce has earned the Reno-Stead Water Reclamation Facility renewed statewide recognition, maintaining its designation in Nevada’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) for nearly two decades, one of the state’s highest workplace safety honors administered by the Safety … [Read more...] about Reno-Stead Water Reclamation Facility Earns Top Designation for Worksite Safety Excellence From the Safety Consultation and Training Section
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Nevada SCATS Recognizes Women in Construction Week With Workplace Safety Tips and Programming
RENO, Nev. (Feb. 26, 2026) — As Nevada’s construction industry continues to power the state’s economic expansion, employers face a clear operational imperative: modernize jobsite practices to support a workforce that is more diverse than ever before. During National Women in Construction Week, March 1–7, 2026, the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations’ Safety Consultation and … [Read more...] about Nevada SCATS Recognizes Women in Construction Week With Workplace Safety Tips and Programming
Businesses Experience Increased Safety Needs During the Holiday Season
RENO, Nev. (Nov. 4, 2025) — Packages at the door bring joy to Nevadans every holiday season, with everything from toys to technology working their way through warehouses and delivery vehicles across the country. Behind each parcel are Nevadans working to fulfill orders, move goods and complete deliveries in time for families to experience the joy of the holidays—and the Nevada … [Read more...] about Businesses Experience Increased Safety Needs During the Holiday Season
Desert Star Energy Center Demonstrates Safety Excellence, Renewing Top Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section Award
BOULDER CITY, NEV. (Oct. 15, 2025) – The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations recognizes the Desert Star Energy Center in Boulder City, Nevada for successful renewal as a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) participant. The program recognizes employers and workers who have implemented effective safety and … [Read more...] about Desert Star Energy Center Demonstrates Safety Excellence, Renewing Top Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section Award
Plan for Worksite Emergencies Before They Happen
RENO, Nev. (Sept. 24, 2025) — A thorough plan is crucial to keeping employees safe in a crisis. National Preparedness Safety Month is recognized each September. The Nevada Division of Industrial Relations’ Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) is reminding businesses to update their emergency action plans (EAPs) and ensure employees are trained. According to the … [Read more...] about Plan for Worksite Emergencies Before They Happen
Montego Bay Hotel Casino Resort Earns Top Worksite Safety Award from the Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section
WENDOVER, NEV. Aug. 5, 2025 – The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations recognizes Montego Bay Hotel Casino Resort in Wendover, Nevada with the Safe Partner Award. Designed to increase safety awareness and strengthen safety culture within the workplace, this elite award is given to a maximum of four businesses … [Read more...] about Montego Bay Hotel Casino Resort Earns Top Worksite Safety Award from the Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section
Sega Sammy Creation Earns Top Designation for Worksite Safety Excellence From the Safety Consultation and Training Section
LAS VEGAS (May 20, 2025) – The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations recognizes Sega Sammy Creation, a gaming machine manufacturer in Las Vegas, Nevada for its second Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) designation. The company first received SHARP designation in 2019, and has since … [Read more...] about Sega Sammy Creation Earns Top Designation for Worksite Safety Excellence From the Safety Consultation and Training Section
Cintas Corporation’s Reno Location Earns Top Safety Award From Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section
RENO, NEV. – The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations recognizes Cintas Rental Division Location in Reno, Nevada for successful renewal as a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) participant. The program recognizes employers and workers who have implemented effective safety and health management systems and … [Read more...] about Cintas Corporation’s Reno Location Earns Top Safety Award From Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section
Maxton Manufacturing Marks 10-Year Milestone Earning Top Safety Recognition From the Safety Consultation and Training Section
MINDEN, NEV. (April 4, 2024) – The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations recognizes Maxton Manufacturing Company in Minden, Nevada, for the successful renewal of the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). Maxton has consistently earned this recognition since 2013, continuing its legacy of … [Read more...] about Maxton Manufacturing Marks 10-Year Milestone Earning Top Safety Recognition From the Safety Consultation and Training Section
UNLV Partners With Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section To Provide Worksite Safety Education for Engineering Students
The Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering partnered to bring basic worksite safety education to senior undergraduate students during two courses held Feb. 15 and Feb. 22, 2024. Established in 2015, the partnership has … [Read more...] about UNLV Partners With Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section To Provide Worksite Safety Education for Engineering Students
RWE’s Copper Mountain Solar Complex Earns Top Safety Award From Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section
LAS VEGAS (Jan. 9, 2024) – The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations recognizes RWE, a top tier renewable energy company in the United States, for the successful renewal of its Copper Mountain Solar Complex near Boulder City, Nevada as a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) participant. The program recognizes … [Read more...] about RWE’s Copper Mountain Solar Complex Earns Top Safety Award From Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section
Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section Offers Fall Prevention Reminders for Nevada’s Workforce Ahead of First Day of Winter
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
Do It Best Warehouse in Mesquite, Nev., Has Achieved 10 Years of Top Safety Recognition from the Safety Consultation and Training Section
MESQUITE, NEV. – The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations recognizes Do it Best’s Mesquite, Nevada distribution center for the successful renewal of the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). Do it Best Mesquite has consistently earned this recognition since 2013. Do it Best Mesquite … [Read more...] about Do It Best Warehouse in Mesquite, Nev., Has Achieved 10 Years of Top Safety Recognition from the Safety Consultation and Training Section
Baker Hughes Earns Top Safety Award from Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section
The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations recognized Bently Nevada, a Baker Hughes business, for successful renewal as a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) participant for its headquarters facility in Minden, Nev. The program recognizes employers and workers who have implemented effective safety and health … [Read more...] about Baker Hughes Earns Top Safety Award from Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section
Preventing Heat Illness on the Job: Resources for Nevada Employers
As Memorial Day approaches, marking the unofficial start of summer, the Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations is offering free resources for employers to protect employees from heat-related illnesses. Across Nevada, 135 heat stress complaints were filed by employees in 2020 and that number rose to 239 in … [Read more...] about Preventing Heat Illness on the Job: Resources for Nevada Employers