Workplace Safety Fines to Increase With Inflation

Administrative penalties for Nevada employers that fail to comply with workplace safety requirements increased 1.18% on Friday to keep pace with inflation. The Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Senate Bill 40, enacted in 2019, requires the state to adopt penalties that are consistent with those imposed by federal OSHA. And a 2015 law requires OSHA to annually evaluate penalties for inflation by Jan. 15 of each year. Nevada OSHA said administrative penalties increased 1.18% for any penalty assessed on or after Friday, regardless of when an inspection was opened. As a ...