After a lengthy process that brought industry and activists to the table, Nevada approved its first-ever set of rules to protect indoor and outdoor workers from the heat.
The Nevada secretary of state’s office signed the regulation on Wednesday, now compelling businesses with more than 10 employees to craft a heat protection plan that addresses its specific needs. Nevada’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration will be able to enforce those plans once they are created.
“Approval of this regulation is a critical step to reduce the health risks of heat exposure for Nevada workers in indoor and outdoor settings,” Division of Industrial Relations Administrator Victoria Carreon said in a statement.
