Effective Date: July 13, 2023. The COVID-19 guidance has been updated to reflect that OSHA’s COVID-19 National Emphasis Program is no longer in effect.
Because COVID-19 is a recognized health hazard in the workplace, employers continue to have a duty to protect their employees. Employers should continue to evaluate the risk of COVID-19 in their workplace and incorporate an explanation of the methods used to identify, analyze, and control exposure to COVID-19 into the Written Safety Program required under NAC 618.540(1)(b).
While there are no state specific requirements regarding COVID-19, there are Federal requirements that remain in effect. These requirements include, but are not limited to:
- Requirements related to voluntary use of respiratory protection (Attachment A).
- Recordkeeping and reporting requirements with respect to COVID-19-related hospitalizations or fatalities at healthcare facilities (Attachment B).
Nevada OSHA will continue to review workplace safety complaints related to COVID-19 for compliance with applicable standards and the General Duty Clause under NRS 618.375.
SCATS is here to help your business understand and implement requirements in order to comply with the health and safety guidance and directives for all businesses and specific requirements for each industry. Schedule a free consultation or give us a call today at 1-877- 4SAFENV (1-877-472-3368).
View the full guidance and attachments here.