Frequently Asked Questions

NRS 618.9906 states “Worker” means a person whose primary occupation is to perform work on a site, including, without limitation, the construction, installation, maintenance, operation, repair or removal of:

1. Theatrical scenery, rigging or props;
2. Wardrobe, hair or makeup;
3. Audio, camera, projection, video or lighting equipment; or
4. Any other items or parts which are related to or components of the items described in subsection 1, 2 or 3 and which are used for or in conjunction with the presentation or production of:
   1. Live entertainment;
   2. Filmmaking or photography, including, without limitation, motion pictures;
   3. Television programs, including, without limitation, live broadcasts, closed-circuit  broadcasts or videotape recordings and playback;
   4. Sporting events; or
   5. Theatrical performances.

Entertainment – NRS 618.9906 states “Worker” means a person whose primary occupation is to perform work on a site, including, without limitation, the construction, installation, maintenance, operation, repair or removal of:

1. Theatrical scenery, rigging or props;
2. Wardrobe, hair or makeup;
3. Audio, camera, projection, video or lighting equipment; or
4. Any other items or parts which are related to or components of the items described in subsection 1, 2 or 3 and which are used for or in conjunction with the presentation or production of:
   1. Live entertainment;
   2. Filmmaking or photography, including, without limitation, motion pictures;
   3. Television programs, including, without limitation, live broadcasts, closed-circuit  broadcasts or videotape recordings and playback;
   4. Sporting events; or
   5. Theatrical performances.

Trade Show/Convention – Not later than 15 days after being hired.

Entertainment – Not later than 15 days after being hired.

Construction – Not later than 15 days after being hired.

Cannabis Industry – Not later than 365 days after being hired or if already employed, on or before June 30, 2022

Trade Show/Conventions – OSHA 10/30-hour cards do not have an expiration. However, for the purpose of working in the trade show/convention industry in the state of Nevada. Certain jobs require the 10 and 30 hour OSHA general industry or construction cards to be renewed or refreshed every 5 years from the date of issue. There are no refresher courses or continuing education courses approved at this time. The employees or supervisors must take the course again. For any use not specified in the NRS/NAC these federal cards do not expire.

Construction – No. For the purpose of working on a construction site in the state of Nevada, the 10 and 30 hour construction cards do not expire. For any use not specified in the NRS/NAC these federal cards do not expire.

Cannabis Industries – No, for the purpose of working at a cannabis establishment in the state of Nevada. The 10 and 30 hour construction cards do not expire. For any use not specified in the NRS/NAC these federal cards do not expire.

Entertainment – OSHA 10/30-hour cards do not have an expiration. However, for the purpose of working in the entertainment industry in the state of Nevada. Certain jobs require the 10 and 30 hour OSHA general industry cards to be renewed or refreshed every 5 years from the date of issue. There are no refresher courses or continuing education courses approved at this time. The employees or supervisors must take the course again. For any use not specified in the NRS/NAC these federal cards do not expire.

No. This is a Nevada requirement.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA) Outreach Training Program is a program to train workers in the basics of safety and health hazard recognition and prevention and has been in existence for over 50 years. The curriculum includes 10 or 30 hours of actual classroom instruction developed by OSHA, but does not include time allotted for breaks or meals for the students.

The Construction measure was passed by the 2009 legislature. The law became effective January 1, 2010.

The Entertainment measure was passed by the 2017 legislature. The law became effective January 1, 2019.

The Trade Show/Convention measure was passed by the 2019 legislature. The law became effective January 1, 2020.

The Cannabis Industry measure was passed by the 2021 legislature. The law becomes effective January 1, 2022.