Type “lunch atop a skyscraper” into a web browser and a photo of eleven construction workers unharnessed and enjoying a lunch break hundreds of feet above Manhattan will pop up on the screen. While staged as part of a publicity program, this photo attests to the fact that, in the past century, safety regulations have changed. Today, builders, contractors, subcontractors, … [Read more...] about Safe and Sound
Todd Schultz
Safety on the JobResponsibilities on Site
Construction as an industry, including commercial real estate construction, is subject to safety rules and regulations from federal and state agencies. Federal requirements are implemented by the Nevada version of OSHA – the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which operates under the U.S. Department of Labor. Nevada’s state-level OSHA is administered through the … [Read more...] about Safety on the Job
Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section is Offering Free Workplace Safety and Health Training Courses in Elko
Elko – During the month of June, the Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations is offering a wide range of free Workplace Safety and Health Training Courses in Elko. The course offerings include Workplace Violence Awareness, Electrical Hazards, Self-Inspections: 12 Weeks to a Safer Workplace, Hazard Communications … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section is Offering Free Workplace Safety and Health Training Courses in Elko
Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section Dedicates April as Nevada Hispanic Safety Month
LAS VEGAS – For the fourteenth consecutive year, the Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations will dedicate the month of April as Hispanic Safety Month. Safety on the job remains an important issue for the state’s employers, and extending resources and training to the steadily increasing Hispanic workforce in … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section Dedicates April as Nevada Hispanic Safety Month
Nevada’s Safety Consultation And Training Section To Add The Voluntary Protection Programs To Its Workplace Safety And Health Recognition Programs
HENDERSON, Nev. – Joseph (JD) Decker, Administrator for the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations, announced that the Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) will take over the responsibility of overseeing Nevada’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) starting July 1, 2017. Currently administered under Nevada’s Occupational Safety and Health … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Safety Consultation And Training Section To Add The Voluntary Protection Programs To Its Workplace Safety And Health Recognition Programs
Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section celebrates the 10-year anniversary of its Safety and Health Practitioner Certificate Program
HENDERSON, Nev. – The month of June marks the 10-year anniversary of the Safety and Health Practitioner Certificate Program, a special certificate program, provided by the Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS), part of the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations. The Safety and Health Practitioner Certificate Program was established to recognize … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section celebrates the 10-year anniversary of its Safety and Health Practitioner Certificate Program
Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section Awards Fremont Hotel & Casino and Jokers Wild Casino with Top Safety Honors
HENDERSON, Nev. – The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations recently recognized Fremont Hotel & Casino and Jokers Wild Casino for their successful entry into the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). These casino properties, both owned and operated by Boyd Gaming Corporation of Las … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section Awards Fremont Hotel & Casino and Jokers Wild Casino with Top Safety Honors
Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section to Dedicate April as Nevada Hispanic Safety Month
LAS VEGAS – For the thirteenth consecutive year, Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations has designated April as Hispanic Safety Month. As Nevada’s Hispanic workforce continues to steadily increase, safety on the job remains an important issue for the state’s employers. To help promote the significance of … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section to Dedicate April as Nevada Hispanic Safety Month
Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section Awards Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. with Sharp Award for Excellence in Workplace Health and Safety
Henderson – The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations recognized Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. in Henderson on Feb. 8 for their successful entry into the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). After working diligently with Nevada SCATS, Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. was awarded this … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section Awards Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. with Sharp Award for Excellence in Workplace Health and Safety
Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section Awards Nature’s Bakery with SHARP Award for excellence in workplace health and safety
CARSON CITY, NEV. – The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations recognized Nature’s Bakery in Carson City for their successful entry into the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). While in the program, Nature’s Bakery has seen tremendous success in its Carson City production facility’s … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section Awards Nature’s Bakery with SHARP Award for excellence in workplace health and safety
Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section Awards PetersenDean Roofing and Solar with Safe Partner Award
LAS VEGAS – The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada Division of Industrial Relations recognized PetersenDean Roofing and Solar at their 4530 North Walnut Road, North Las Vegas location on Feb. 1 with the Safe Partner Award for their continued efforts in workplace health and safety. This award recognizes businesses that work closely with SCATS … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section Awards PetersenDean Roofing and Solar with Safe Partner Award
Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section Awards Helix Electric of Nevada with Top Safety Honor
LAS VEGAS – The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations recognized Helix Electric of Nevada in Las Vegas on January 19, 2017 for their successful completion of the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). By earning this distinction, Helix Electric of Nevada has proven its dedication to … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section Awards Helix Electric of Nevada with Top Safety Honor
Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section Awards Cashman Equipment with Top Safety Honor
RENO – The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations recognized Cashman Equipment’s facilities in Elko and Winnemucca on November 17 for their successful entry into the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). Cashman Equipment is the first business in Winnemucca to receive this designation and … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section Awards Cashman Equipment with Top Safety Honor