Nebraska Eliminates Safety Committee Requirement and Consultation Program - HR ALERTS

Nebraska Eliminates Safety Committee Requirement and Consultation Program

Effective Date: July 17, 2026

Nebraska is removing certain workplace safety requirements for private employers.

Beginning July 17, 2026, employers are no longer required to maintain a workplace safety committee, and the state’s Workplace Safety Consultation Program will be discontinued.

What This Means

• Private employers are no longer required to have a formal safety committee

• The state will no longer offer its Workplace Safety Consultation Program

• The program previously provided voluntary inspections and compliance guidance related to OSHA and MSHA standards

Why It Matters

While these requirements are being eliminated at the state level, federal workplace safety standards still apply. Employers remain responsible for maintaining safe workplaces and complying with OSHA regulations.

What Employers Should Do

• Evaluate whether to continue internal safety committees as a best practice

• Ensure ongoing compliance with federal OSHA requirements

• Consider alternative methods for monitoring and improving workplace safety

• Document safety practices and training efforts

Reference: NE LB 397 

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