Nevada Enacts New Workplace Protections for Employees Exposed to Wildfire Smoke
Quick Hits Nevada’s Senate Bill (SB) 260, effective January 1, 2026, mandates comprehensive requirements for employers to protect outdoor workers from wildfire smoke hazards. Employers must implement written programs to mitigate exposure, monitor air quality, provide employee training, and establish communication systems for reporting air quality and health symptoms. SB 260 includes specific measures for air quality index levels and exemptions for certain employers, with further regulatory measures to be…

