On April 24, 2023, Federal OSHA announced the launch of a National Emphasis Program (NEP) to protect millions of workers from injuries related to falls.

On July 13, 2023, Nevada OSHA adopted the NEP in a modified form to reflect local factors. The NEP prescribes the targeting of all construction activities and 10 non-construction activities. Nevada OSHA will expand its initiative to prevent fall hazards throughout all industries. Nevada will conduct outreach for 90 days from August 30, 2023 to November 28, 2023, prior to initiating inspections under this NEP. This NEP shall remain effective until cancelled or modified by a change to the Federal NEP. Falls have historically been a major workplace safety hazard in Nevada.

Fall protection is a recognized hazard that should be addressed in each business’s Written Workplace Safety Program (WWSP). SCATS can review and make recommendations on best practices and implementation of an employer’s fall protection protocols.

To view the full notice sent out by SCATs, click here.

To see the guidance sent out by OSHA on NEP, please click here.