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Voluntary Use of N95 and KN95

Please see the new guidance issued today by Nevada OSHA on voluntary use of N95 and KN95 masks: Voluntary Use of Filtering Facepieces   This guidance is in response to industry concerns related to the influx of filtering facepiece respirators (commonly called N95/KN95 masks) being distributed to the public through pharmacies and community health centers. Per 29 CFR 1910.134(b), a …

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Board President for Nevada Builders Alliance – Jim Feser

Jim Feser of Miles Construction named board president for Nevada Builders Alliance Additional 2022 board members named to represent state’s largest trade organization Carson City, Nev. —Nevada Builders Alliance is pleased to announce its new board of directors for 2022, naming Jim Feser of Miles Construction as the new board president. Following an impressive year in membership growth, Nevada Builders …

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OSHA’s Wildfire Smoke Protection Proposal

Nevada OSHA is currently seeking comment from stakeholders of the regulated community on the potential proposal of a wildfire smoke protection regulation.   Background:   Wildfire smoke is known to regularly blanket broad regions of Nevada. The presence of smoke from wildfires directly impacts both indoor and outdoor air quality in regions where smoke is present. Wildfire smoke is composed …

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Updated Mask Mandate

COVID-19 Guidance update 7-30-2021 OSHA COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions- Updated 7/30/2021 Which types of employers does the OSHA guidance apply to? Does it apply to both public and private entities? Nevada OSHA’s COVID-19 mitigation guidance and requirements apply to all public sector employers at the state and local levels, and all private sector employers in the state, with the exception …