CHAPTER 618 - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

NAC 618.090 Adoption by reference of standard for emergency eyewash and shower equipment. (NRS 618.295) The Division hereby adopts by reference the American National Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment, ANSI Z358.1, 2014 edition, published by the American National…

NAC 618.342 Definitions. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) As used in NAC 618.342 to 618.410, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 618.3425 to 618.357, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NAC by Div. of I…

NAC 618.3425 “Certification program” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) “Certification program” means a program approved by the Division to certify persons to operate a mobile crane or a tower crane pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and chapter 618 of NRS. (Added to NAC by …

NAC 618.343 “Certifying authority” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) “Certifying authority” means a person who is approved by the Division to inspect and certify tower cranes which are used to erect and dismantle tower cranes pursuant to the provisions of NAC 618.359, 618.360, 618.…

NAC 618.344 “Crane” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) “Crane” means a machine which has a movable boom which: 1. Lifts and lowers a load and moves it horizontally; and 2. Is designed so that the mechanism which lifts the load is an integral part of the machine. (Added to NAC by Div…

NAC 618.3445 “Crane operator” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) “Crane operator” means a person who holds a certificate to operate a mobile crane or a tower crane issued by a certification program. (Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R117-06, 11-13-2006, eff. 1-1-2007)

NAC 618.346 “Emergency” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) “Emergency” means a condition which poses an imminent threat of injury or death to any person or harm to property. (Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations, eff. 2-25-97)

NAC 618.348 “Grounded” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) “Grounded” means placed at a point at which the weight of a load is no longer borne by the crane which lifts that load. (Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations, eff. 2-25-97)

NAC 618.349 “Load block” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) “Load block” has the meanings ascribed to it in the standards adopted by reference pursuant to NAC 618.358, as the context requires. (Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations, eff. 2-25-97)

NAC 618.350 “Load rating chart” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) “Load rating chart” has the meaning ascribed to it in the standards adopted by reference pursuant to NAC 618.358. (Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations, eff. 2-25-97)

NAC 618.3505 “Mobile crane” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) “Mobile crane” means a machine that is capable of traveling, is used for hoisting and moving a load by using cables which run unencumbered over the boom or jib sheave, and has a usable boom length of 25 feet or greater o…

NAC 618.351 “Person” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) “Person” means a natural person. (Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations, eff. 2-25-97)

NAC 618.352 “Prime contractor” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) “Prime contractor” means the contractor who has the ultimate authority and responsibility at any location where a crane is used. The term includes “general contractor” and “management contractor.” (Added to NAC by Div…

NAC 618.353 “Quadrant” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) “Quadrant” means one of the four sections into which the area surrounding the base of a crane is divided based upon the center of rotation of the crane. (Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations, eff. 2-25-97)

NAC 618.354 “Rated load test” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) “Rated load test” has the meanings ascribed to it in the standards adopted by reference pursuant to NAC 618.358, as the context requires. (Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations, eff. 2-25-97)

NAC 618.355 “Tower crane” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) “Tower crane” means a crane that is regularly assembled and disassembled for use at various sites, and is powered by an electric motor or an internal combustion engine, or any variation thereof which retains the same funda…

NAC 618.3555 “Trainee” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) “Trainee” means a person who holds a provisional certificate to operate a mobile crane or a tower crane issued pursuant to NAC 618.407. (Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R117-06, 11-13-2006, eff. 1-1-2007)

NAC 618.357 “Warning tape” defined. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) “Warning tape” means a continuous strip of plastic or other similar material that is highly visible which is intended for use as a barrier to prevent access to an area. (Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations, eff. …

NAC 618.358 Adoption of standards by reference; review of revisions and addenda. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) 1. The Division hereby adopts by reference the standards of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) set forth in: (a) Tower Cranes, B30.3, 2016 edition, published b…

NAC 618.359 Requirements for approval. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) 1. A person who desires to be approved by the Division as a certifying authority of tower cranes or cranes which are used to erect and dismantle tower cranes must submit to the Division proof that he or she: (a) Has co…

NAC 618.360 Employment by owner or lessee of crane prohibited; exception. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) A certifying authority who inspects and certifies: 1. A tower crane for compliance with the requirements set forth in NAC 618.366; or 2. A crane which is used to erect or dismantle a …

NAC 618.364 Highly hazardous lift: Maintenance of clear zone. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) 1. Except in an emergency, when a crane which has the ability to lift a load that weighs at least 3 tons is performing a highly hazardous lift, the prime contractor shall establish and maintain a…

NAC 618.365 Circumstances requiring issuance. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) The owner or lessee of a tower crane shall ensure that the tower crane has been issued a valid certificate of operation by a certifying authority: 1. Each time the tower crane is erected; 2. Each year the tower …

NAC 618.366 Qualifications. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) To qualify for a certificate of operation, a tower crane must be tested according to and comply with the applicable: 1. Recommendations of the manufacturer; 2. Provisions of the Nevada occupational safety and health standards est…

NAC 618.367 Compliance with requirements. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) A certifying authority shall ensure that a tower crane complies with the requirements set forth in NAC 618.366 before the certifying authority issues a certificate of operation for that crane. (Added to NAC by Div. …

NAC 618.368 Form; signature. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) The certifying authority shall: 1. Issue a certificate of operation for a tower crane upon a form: (a) Supplied by the manufacturer of the tower crane; or (b) Approved by the Division; and 2. Sign each certificate of operation f…

NAC 618.369 Notification of Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration upon denial. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) A certifying authority shall notify in writing the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 3360 West Sahara Avenue, Suite 250, Las Vegas, Nevada 8910…

NAC 618.370 Expiration; violation of requirements for qualification. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a certificate of operation for a tower crane expires 1 year after the date on which it is issued. 2. Unless the tower crane remains erected…

NAC 618.380 Circumstances requiring issuance. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) The owner or lessee of a crane which is used to erect or dismantle a tower crane shall ensure that such a crane has been issued a valid certificate of operation by a certifying authority: 1. Before the crane is …

NAC 618.381 Qualifications. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) To qualify for a certificate of operation, a crane which is used to erect or dismantle a tower crane must be tested according to and comply with the applicable: 1. Recommendations of the manufacturer; 2. Provisions of the Nevada …

NAC 618.382 Compliance with requirements. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) A certifying authority shall ensure that a crane which is used to erect or dismantle a tower crane complies with the requirements set forth in NAC 618.381 before the certifying authority issues a certificate of oper…

NAC 618.383 Form; signature. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) The certifying authority shall: 1. Issue a certificate of operation for a crane which is used to erect or dismantle a tower crane upon a form: (a) Supplied by the manufacturer of the crane which is used to erect or dismantle a t…

NAC 618.384 Notification of Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration upon denial. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) A certifying authority shall notify in writing the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 3360 West Sahara Avenue, Suite 250, Las Vegas, Nevada 8910…

NAC 618.385 Expiration; violation of requirements for qualification. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a certificate of operation for a crane which is used to erect or dismantle a tower crane expires 1 year after the date on which it is issue…

NAC 618.394 Plan for erection or dismantling of tower crane: Submission; contents; maintenance on location; meeting for review. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) 1. Except in an emergency, at least 15 working days before a tower crane is erected or dismantled, the prime contractor for the p…

NAC 618.395 Termination of process to erect or dismantle tower crane. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) During the erection or dismantling of a tower crane: 1. The prime contractor for the project which requires the use of the tower crane; 2. The owner or lessee of the property on which the…

NAC 618.396 Condition of devices installed on crane to determine ability of crane to bear load. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) The person who supervises the erection or dismantling of a tower crane shall ensure that any device which is installed on a crane or other machine used to erect …

NAC 618.397 Erection or dismantling of tower crane: Maintenance of clear zone. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) 1. Except in an emergency, when a tower crane is erected or dismantled, the prime contractor shall establish and maintain a clear zone within which a person who is not directly i…

NAC 618.402 Certification required; responsibilities of employer of crane operator. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) 1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 618.410, a person shall obtain certification to operate a mobile crane or a tower crane, as applicable, before the person operates a m…

NAC 618.404 Certification program: Provision of blank copy of certification form to Division; contents of form. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) 1. A certification program must provide to the Division a blank copy of the certification form to operate a mobile crane or a tower crane issued …

NAC 618.405 Certification program: Withdrawal of approval; limitation on types of cranes for which program is approved. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) 1. The Division will withdraw its approval of a certification program if the program fails to: (a) Maintain accreditation as required by …

NAC 618.407 Provisional certificate: Issuance; requirements; expiration; renewal; maintenance. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) 1. An employer may issue a provisional certificate to operate a mobile crane or a tower crane to a person who is not certified as a crane operator if the employer…

NAC 618.408 Provisional certificate: Responsibilities of employer of trainee. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) 1. An employer of a trainee shall maintain copies of all provisional certificates held by the trainee at the main office of the employer or at the workplace of the trainee. 2. The…

NAC 618.410 Provisional certificate: Restrictions on operation of crane by trainee. (NRS 618.295, 618.880) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a trainee may operate a mobile crane or a tower crane if the trainee: (a) Holds a provisional certificate issued pursuant to…

NAC 618.450 Definitions. (NRS 618.295, 618.918) As used in NAC 618.450 to 618.477, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, “licensee” means any person who is licensed by the Division pursuant to NAC 618.450 to 618.477, inclusive. (Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Rela…

NAC 618.459 Requirements for examination for licensure. (NRS 618.295, 618.918) For the purposes of NRS 618.922, an examination which is approved by the Enforcement Section must test a person’s knowledge on subjects which are consistent with the guidelines, standards and training …

NAC 618.462 Application for license; notification of change in mailing address. (NRS 618.295, 618.918, 618.922) 1. A person applying for a license as a photovoltaic installer must: (a) Comply with the requirements set forth in NRS 618.922 and 618.924; (b) Pay an application fee o…