OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training for Nevada Workers

Under Nevada Bill No. 148, all construction workers must complete OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training Course developed by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

• Training must be completed within 15 days of hire
• Certification must be renewed every 5 years
• Focuses on recognizing and controlling common construction hazards.

Who Needs OSHA 10 Training?

• Construction laborers, helpers, and skilled trades people
• Any worker employed on a construction site in Nevada
• New hires who need safety orientation

Topics Covered in OSHA 10 Training

• Fall Protection and Ladder Safety
• Electrical hazards
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Struck-by and caught-in/between hazards
• Health hazards and hazard communication

Completing OSHA 10 helps workers identify jobsite risks early and work safely on the job.

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training for Nevada Supervisors

Supervisors, foremen, and project managers must complete the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training Course within 15 days of hire, as required by the same law.

• Supervisors must complete training within 15 days of employment
• Certification must be renewed every 5 years
• Designed for those with safety management responsibilities

Who Needs OSHA 30 Training

• Construction foremen and site supervisors
• Project managers and safety coordinators
• Construction superintendents and team leaders.

Topics Covered in OSHA 30

• Managing jobsite safety and health programs
• Hazard communication and record keeping
• Fall protection and scaffold safety
• Excavation and crane operations
• Leadership and effective supervision.

This advanced training helps supervisors manage jobsite safety effectively while meeting OSHA and Nevada state requirements.

Enforcement & Penalties

The state enforces strict penalties for noncompliance under Bill No. 148.

• Employers must terminate or suspend any worker or supervisor who fails to complete the required training within 15 days
• Administrative fines and penalties apply to employers who ignore these requirements

These penalties highlight the need to complete OSHA Training on time to maintain legal and safe operations.