Also, all workplaces in the private sector are covered by the State Plan of Nevada, with the following exceptions:

 

• Maritime employment, including shipyard employment, marine terminals, and long shoring;
• Contract workers and contractor-operated facilities engaged in United States Postal Service (USPS) mail operations;
• Contractors and subcontractors on land under exclusive federal jurisdiction;
• Private-sector employment on military facilities and bases;
• Employment on Indian land;
• All working conditions of aircraft cabin crewmembers onboard aircraft in operation; and
• Any hazard, industry, geographical area, operation, or facility over which the state cannot effectively exercise jurisdiction for reasons unrelated to the required performance or structure of the plan.

 

The Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Nevada OSHA), part of the Department of Commerce and Industry's Division of Industrial Relations, oversees the State Plan, conducts investigations, and enforces severe penalties for most Nevada workers.

 

However, given that Federal OSHA is the regulatory authority for whistleblower rights, individuals in the private sector who experience retribution from their employers for reporting safety violations should challenge the agency's jurisdiction.

 

Although the majority of Federal OSHA Standards are included in Nevada's State Plan, several particular Standards may also have independent duties in the following sectors:

 

General Industry Standards:

• Safety Programs
• Cranes
• Asbestos
• Explosives
• Ammonium Perchlorate
• Photovoltaic System Installation
• Sanitation
• Hazard Communication

 

Construction Standards:

• Cranes
• Steel Erection
• Asbestos

 

 

No matter the jurisdiction, employees must be trained under the Federal OSHA and Nevada OSHA training regulations because most companies demand it.

 

Although OSHA Outreach training satisfies the mandatory training standards set forth by the majority of Nevada companies, OSHA advises its OSHA 10 Hour and OSHA 30 Hour courses for workers in entry-level positions and supervisory positions, respectively.