Nev. Admin. Code § 618.540 - Requirements of written safety program

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, in addition to the requirements set forth in subsection 2 of NRS 618.383, a written safety program must include:

(a) A statement explaining that the managers, supervisors and employees are responsible for carrying out the program;

(b) An explanation of the methods used to identify, analyze and control new and existing hazardous conditions;

(c) An explanation of the methods used to ensure that employees receive the appropriate safety and health training before performing their work duties;

(d) The procedures that must be followed to investigate an accident which has occurred and the corrective actions that are to be initiated; and

(e) A method for ensuring that employees comply with the safety rules and work practices.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this section, an employer with more than 25 employees who is required to establish a safety committee pursuant to NRS 618.383 shall include in the written safety program:

(a) The manner in which members of the committee are selected;

(b) The purpose and duties of the committee; and

(c) The frequency of the meetings of the committee.

3. In lieu of establishing a written safety program in accordance with subsections 1 and 2, an employer may establish an equivalent written safety program if the employer obtains the approval of the Administrator.

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Nev. Admin. Code § 618.540

Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations, eff. 11-5-93; A by R142-98, 2-28-2000; R124-00, 9-6-2001

NRS 618.295, 618.383