OSHA Training in Reno NV

Mandatory OSHA Training IN NV – Regulations and Standards

Nevada adopts Federal OSHA standards by reference and enforces OSHA standards contained within 29 CFR, parts 1910 (General Industry), 1926 (Construction) and 1928 (Agriculture). In addition, Nevada has adopted additional requirements affecting employers in Reno NV to include: safety programs, cranes, steel erection, construction projects, asbestos, explosives, ammonium perchlorate and photovoltaic system projects.

Nevada’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards and additional requirements can be accessed on the Nevada OSHA website. And links to the federal OSHA training requirements for construction and general industry are available below on this page.

The State of Nevada also requires all construction site workers in Reno NV and the rest of the state to have completed the OSHA 10 hour construction training course to gain access to construction sites. And supervisors must complete the OSHA 30 hour course for construction. In addition, the State of Nevada Legislature recently passed AB 190 which requires non-supervisory workers employed in the entertainment industry and in cannabis establishments to complete the OSHA 10 hour general industry course, and supervisory personnel (those who can hire and fire) to complete the OSHA 30 hour general industry course. Links to NV laws are below:

OSHA 10 Hour Construction Training Requirements – State of Nevada Department of Industrial Relations

OSHA 30 Hour Construction Training Requirements – State of Nevada Department of Industrial Relations

OSHA 10 Hour General Industry (Entertainment) Training Requirements – State of Nevada Department of Industrial Relations

OSHA 30 Hour General Industry (Entertainment) Training Requirements – State of Nevada Department of Industrial Relations

OSHA 10 Hour General Industry (Cannabis Establishments) Training Requirements for workers

OSHA 30 Hour General Industry (Cannabis Establishments) Training Requirements for Supervisory personnel

Mandatory Heat Illness Prevention Training in Nevada

The state of Nevada adopted a mandatory heat-illness regulation (ref: R131-24AP) in November 2024, requiring all employers in Reno and the rest of the state with more than 10 employees to implement protective measures against indoor and outdoor jobs exposing workers to high heat.

Requirements include conducting a job hazard analysis to determine high-heat jobs, developing a written heat prevention safety plan, and providing all affected workers anywhere in Nevada with heat illness prevention training before they are assigned a job or task with a high heat index. This could include, but is not limited to, trades such as construction workers, landscapers, factory workers, farm/ranch workers, warehouse workers, maintenance and service workers, stagehands, and cooks, to name but a few.

We Are Officially Authorized OSHA Trainers in Reno NV

There is no official certification required to teach most OSHA training classes in Reno NV. However, you must make certain that on site OSHA 10 or 30-hour training classes are conducted by a trainer who is officially authorized to conduct these OSHA courses. The trainer must first complete a series of OSHA trainer classes provided by one of the OSHA Education centers located around the country. You can confirm their status as a currently authorized OSHA Outreach trainer by asking to look at their credentials proving they completed the following trainer courses.

Construction industry trainers must successfully complete the OSHA 510 course, followed by the OSHA 500 course. This qualifies the trainer to conduct OSHA 10-hour construction training in Reno NV and anywhere else in NV for a four-year period. The trainer is also authorized to conduct OSHA 30-hour construction training in Reno NV and elsewhere in the state. To maintain their status as an authorized OSHA Outreach trainer for construction, they must complete the OSHA 502 trainer update course every four years.

General industry trainers must successfully complete the OSHA 511 course, followed by the OSHA 501 course. This qualifies the trainer to conduct OSHA 10-hour general industry training in Reno NV and anywhere else in NV for a four-year period. The trainer is also authorized to conduct OSHA 30-hour general industry training in Reno NV and elsewhere in the state. To maintain their status as an authorized OSHA Outreach trainer for general industry, they must complete the OSHA 503 trainer update course every four years.

Be assured that all of our trainers who conduct on-site OSHA training classes in Reno NV are officially authorized OSHA Outreach trainers.

More Special Safety Training Considerations for Workers in Reno NV

Many workers in and around Reno face unique environmental and occupational hazards that require specialized safety training to prevent serious injuries and illnesses. For example, Cold Stress Prevention Training is critical for workers who are exposed to freezing temperatures or even cool and damp conditions, whether outdoors or in refrigerated warehouses, food processing plants, or unheated job sites. Cold stress can lead to frostbite, hypothermia, and reduced dexterity, increasing the risk of accidents. Workers will learn to recognize early symptoms of cold-related illnesses and implement safe work practices to minimize risk in frigid environments.

Additionally, workers in industries such as oil and gas, storm or wastewater management, mining, and agriculture must be aware of the dangers of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), a highly toxic gas commonly found in drilling sites, refineries, chemical plants, manure pits, grain elevators, sewers, and underground utility spaces. Without proper precautions, exposure can quickly become fatal. H2S Hazard Awareness Training helps ensure workers can identify H2S hazards, understand the importance of gas detection equipment, and follow emergency procedures to stay safe in high-risk environments.

Online OSHA 10 and 30-hour Training Courses Accepted in Reno NV

There are also OSHA-authorized online 10 and 30-hour training courses available for construction and general industry. However, you must pay close attention, as only those course providers that are specifically authorized to provide these courses can issue trainees the official DOL / OSHA 10 or 30-hour wallet cards. There are plenty of imitators out there who use deceptive fine print and “too good to be true” pricing to sell you a course that is not OSHA authorized. You can rest assured that the 10 and 30-hour online OSHA training courses offered on our website are authorized by OSHA, and are accepted in Reno NV as well as all other states and US territories.

Regulation of Workplace Safety & Health in the State of Nevada

The Nevada State Plan is administered by the Division of Industrial Relations (DIR), Department of Business and Industry. Within the DIR, an enforcement section and consultation section have been established. Enforcement is provided by the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Nevada OSHA). 

Reno Office (Northern NV)

4600 Kietzke Lane, Suite F-153
Reno, NV 89502