Edward Goodrich, an electrician who has worked in convention centers for decades, saw himself in Nevada’s Assembly Bill 414. He testified that venues only turned on air conditioning two hours before events, leading to toxic fumes seeping in from loading docks. AB 414 aims to establish better protections for workers like Goodrich, requiring employers to monitor temperatures and air quality every four hours. If temperatures exceed 103 degrees, employees must have access to cooling stations with fans and water. Industry groups, including the Vegas Chamber, oppose the bill, citing existing Nevada OSHA regulations and concerns about additional burdens on small businesses. Lawmakers are torn on whether more protections are necessary, with some supporting the bill as a crucial step in ensuring worker safety in rapidly warming cities like Las Vegas and Reno. Assemblymember Cinthia Moore, the bill’s sponsor, is open to discussing changes but is determined not to weaken the legislation. The bill was presented at a recent meeting of the Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor and is sponsored by both Assemblymembers and Senators from Las Vegas.
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