Nevada OSHA 30-Hour Training 
for Construction

Learning objectives for Module 1 include:

• Outline OSHA’s history, mission, purpose and standards
• Define different inspections OSHA may conduct and citations the agency may issue
• Outline NV OSHA’s mission, purpose and standards
• Define NV OSHA’s inspection and citation process
• Identify the NV OSHA standards that differ from federal standards
• Identify available OSHA and NV OSHA resources, including how to contact and partner with both agencies

Learning objectives for Module 2 include:

• Describe workers’ right to a safe and healthful workplace
• Outline a worker’s responsibility to report unsafe conditions, on-the-job injuries or illnesses to their supervisor
• Identify which employers are required to establish a written workplace safety program
• Outline an employer’s responsibility to comply with Nevada safety and health statutes and regulations
• Describe an employer’s responsibility to provide employee training

Learning objectives for Module 3 include:

• Explain the purpose of a written safety program
• Identify which employers are required to develop and implement a written safety program
• Explain the components of a written safety program
• List the responsibilities of a safety committee and how its members are selected

Learning objectives for Module 4 include:

• Define the OSHA 10-hour course
• Define the OSHA 30-hour course
• Identify which workers must obtain a valid OSHA 10- or 30-hour course completion card
• Describe the language and format requirements for OSHA 10- and 30-hour courses

Learning objectives for Module 5 include:

• List health hazards associated with asbestos exposure
• List asbestos control measures
• Outline proper asbestos training
• Define what asbestos is and where it is used

Learning objectives for Module 6 include:

• Define what a crane is
• List the different types of cranes
• Define “clear zone” and “warning tape”
• Outline crane operator certification requirements

Learning objectives for Module 7 include:

• Summarize the safety requirements for manufacturers of explosives
• Identify highly hazardous substances
• List written safety program requirements
• Describe explosive-specific training and trainer requirements
• Explain best practices for working with explosives

Learning objectives for Module 8 include:

• Define ammonium perchlorate
• Identify activities not subject to ammonium perchlorate regulations
• Describe health and safety hazards related to ammonium perchlorate
• Summarize employee, contractor and subcontractor requirements for working with ammonium perchlorate
• List the required protective clothing and equipment for manufacturing, handling and storing ammonium perchlorate

Learning objectives for Module 9 include:

• Define photovoltaic systems and projects
• Describe safety considerations for installing photovoltaic systems
• Summarize photovoltaic installer license requirements

Learning objectives for Module 10 include:

• List the common symptoms and personal risk factors of heat illness
• Define acclimatization
• Summarize the requirements for managing heat illness in written safety programs
• List additional measures employers should take to protect employees
• Outline the training employees should receive and list ways to prevent heat illness

Learning objectives for Module 11 include:

• Define workplace violence
• Define medical facility
• Identify risk factors for workplace violence and control methods for risk reduction
• Explain the requirements for establishing a workplace safety committee and developing a written workplace violence prevention plan
• Summarize the requirements for reporting and maintaining records related to incidents of workplace violence
• List the topics that must be included in worker safety training

Learning objectives for Module 12 include:

• Relate which NV OSHA regulations apply to your specific workplace
• Explain the importance of following OSHA standards
• Locate OSHA and state government resources that support workplace safety