Kym Heckman Appointed as Nevada OSHA Chief Administrative Officer

Las Vegas, NV - Division of Industrial Relations Administrator Victoria Carreón has appointed Kimberlee (Kym) Heckman, CSP, CPM, as the new Chief Administrative Officer for Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), effective October 27, 2025.

Heckman brings nearly two decades of experience in workplace safety and health to her new role. She most recently returned to the Division of Industrial Relations Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) after serving as Safety and Risk Officer for the City of North Las Vegas, where she developed and implemented citywide safety programs, conducted workplace audits, and led training initiatives to strengthen safety culture and compliance.

Prior to that, Heckman spent more than 16 years with the State of Nevada’s Department of Business and Industry, including positions with both Nevada OSHA and SCATS. In these roles, she conducted safety inspections and audits, evaluated health management systems, and worked directly with employers to improve safety practices and regulatory compliance.

“Kym’s deep understanding of Nevada OSHA’s mission, paired with her field experience and collaborative approach with both public and private sector employers, makes her exceptionally well suited for this position,” said Victoria Carreón, Administrator of the Division of Industrial Relations. “Her commitment to employee safety and proactive engagement with employers will continue to advance Nevada OSHA’s efforts to protect workers and promote safe workplaces across the state.”

Heckman holds professional designations as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and a Certified Public Manager (CPM). She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.

As Chief Administrative Officer, Heckman will oversee statewide operations of Nevada OSHA, including enforcement, compliance, and program management, supporting the agency’s mission to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for Nevada’s workforce.

About Nevada OSHA:

Nevada OSHA operates as an approved state program as defined by section 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and is required by the Act to operate in a manner that is at least as effective as the federal OSHA enforcement program. Operating out of district offices in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada OSHA conducts inspections and investigations intended to identify hazardous conditions which could harm Nevada’s workers and enforce state and federal laws protecting the state’s workers. For more information visit http://dir.nv.gov/OSHA/

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