# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 618.015: Purpose of chapter

> Nevada · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T53_C618_S618.015

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 618.015
- **Heading:** Purpose of chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 53 / Chapter 618 / Section 618.015

## Text

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, motor vehicle crashes and illnesses.

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

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 618.005 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T53_C618_S618.005.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 618.015 Purpose of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T53_C618_S618.015.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 618.025 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T53_C618_S618.025.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 618.029 “Administrator” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T53_C618_S618.029.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 618.035 “Board” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T53_C618_S618.035.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 618.069 “Division” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T53_C618_S618.069.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 618.075 “Emergency order” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T53_C618_S618.075.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 618.085 “Employee” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T53_C618_S618.085.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 618.095 “Employer” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T53_C618_S618.095.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 618.105 “Employment” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T53_C618_S618.105.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 618.115 “General order” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T53_C618_S618.115.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 618.125 “National standard” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T53_C618_S618.125.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 618.135 “Order” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T53_C618_S618.135.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 618.145 “Person” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T53_C618_S618.145.md)

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