Frequently Asked Questions

This question pertains to labor law and thus falls under the purview of the Labor Commissioner. Since the answer is dependent on specific situations, please contact one of the two Nevada Offices of the Labor Commissioner (Las Vegas (702) 486-2650 and Carson City (775) 687-4850) for further guidance.

Yes. Before a fine or any other penalty is imposed upon an employer, they have the same rights to contest it as for any other OSHA citation.

Employers would face the following OSHA penalties: $500 fine upon the first violation; $1,000 fine upon the second violation; penalty provided in NRS 618.635 as if the employee had committed a willful violation upon the third and subsequent violations.

Your employer must terminate or suspend employment of any supervisor or employee who fails to present that employer with a current and valid OSHA 10 or 30 Hour card or similar training approved by the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations.

Trade Show/Convention – Not later than 15 days after being hired.

Entertainment – Not later than 15 days after being hired.

Construction – Not later than 15 days after being hired.

Cannabis Industry – Not later than 365 days after being hired or if already employed, on or before June 30, 2022

Yes. A Nevada Revised Statute (NRS 618.383) regarding Written Workplace Safety Programs requires that all training programs be conducted and made available in a language and format that is understandable to each employee.

“Worker” defined. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

1.  Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, “worker” means a person whose primary occupation is to perform convention services work at a site. The term does not include a person whose primary occupation is to:
   1. Perform catering;
   2. Perform janitorial services;
   3. Perform photography;
   4. Provide security; or
   5. Provide, maintain or arrange floral decorations or displays.
2. As used in this section, “convention services work” includes, without limitation:
   1. Constructing, installing, maintaining, operating or removing trade show or exhibition displays;
   2. Loading or unloading equipment and materials;
   3. Erecting or dismantling booths and structures;
   4. Rigging display areas; and
   5. Installing temporary electrical power for use in display areas.

Trade Show/Conventions – “Worker” defined. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, “worker” means a person whose primary occupation is to perform convention services work at a site. The term does not include a person whose primary occupation is to:
   1. Perform catering;
   2. Perform janitorial services;
   3. Perform photography;
   4. Provide security; or
   5. Provide, maintain or arrange floral decorations or displays.
2. As used in this section, “convention services work” includes, without limitation:
   1. Constructing, installing, maintaining, operating or removing trade show or exhibition displays;
   2. Loading or unloading equipment and materials;
   3. Erecting or dismantling booths and structures;
   4. Rigging display areas; and
   5. Installing temporary electrical power for use in display areas.

An employer can confirm if a 10 or 30-hour Cardholder is valid on this site to search for any verified OSHA cardholders.

• The last name and card number are required.
• Issue Date is optional.
• The system can verify cards issued AFTER January 1, 2020.
• Cards issued prior to January 1, 2020, may not be verified in the system. For cards issued prior to January 1, 2020, the cardholder will need to contact their issuing trainer to facilitate verification.

You get 1 replacement card during the first five years after completing the course. If you lose it a second time you will need to take the class again.

If you lose your card and you cannot find or reach the original trainer that trained you, you must take the class again.

If you lose your card and your training was beyond 5 years ago, you must take the class again.