618.015 - Purpose of chapter. - Nevada Statutes

618.015  Purpose of chapter.

      1.  It is the purpose of this chapter to provide safe and healthful working conditions for every employee by:

      (a) Establishing regulations;

      (b) Effectively enforcing such regulations;

      (c) Educating and training employees; and

      (d) Establishing reporting procedures for job-related accidents and illnesses.

      2.  The Legislature finds that such safety and health in employment is a matter greatly affecting the public interest of this State.

      (Added to NRS by 1973, 1010)