Emergency Action Plan
Evacuation procedures, emergency contacts, employee accountability.
The regulation that requires it in Nevada
Nevada operates an approved state plan and adopts federal OSHA standards by reference. The Emergency Action Plan is required by 29 CFR 1910.38(c) and 29 CFR 1926.35, which mandate evacuation procedures, emergency contacts, and employee accountability.
Enforcing agency
Nevada OSHA (Division of Industrial Relations) enforces the standard. They inspect Nevada workplaces for compliance with state-adopted OSHA rules. They coordinate with federal OSHA on oversight and may issue citations under the state plan.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for Nevada.
Penalties for non-compliance in Nevada
Penalties follow the standard Nevada OSHA (Division of Industrial Relations) schedule; refer to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Customize the plan to your specific workplace hazards and layout.
- Train all employees on evacuation routes, alarm systems, and assembly points.
- Post the plan and review it with workers at hire and annually.
- Conduct drills and update the plan after any changes or incidents.
- Keep written documentation of training and plan reviews available for inspection.