Title 21, Labor And Industrial Relations

§396-12 Judicial review. Except where an order has already become final for failure to contest, the decision and order of the appeals board shall be final and conclusive unless the director or any party to the proceedings before the appeals board obtains a review thereof in the m…

§396-13 Trade secrets. Information obtained by the department containing or revealing a trade secret shall be held confidential and access shall be limited to authorized representatives of the director concerned with carrying out this chapter or when relevant in any proceeding un…

§396-14 Evidence. No record or determination of any administrative proceeding under this chapter or any statement or report of any kind obtained, received, or prepared in connection with the administration or enforcement of this chapter shall be admitted or used, whether as evide…

[§396-15] Exception to liability. Any employee who is required by the regulations under this chapter to be trained and certified in first aid, and consequently renders first aid care as provided by this chapter, shall not be liable for any civil damages resulting from the employe…

[§396-16] Exception for federal jurisdiction. Nothing in this chapter shall apply to working conditions of employees with respect to which any federal agency exercises statutory authority to prescribe and enforce standards or regulations affecting occupational safety or health. […

[§396-18] Safety and health programs for contractors bidding on state construction jobs. (a) All bids and proposals in excess of $100,000 for state construction jobs as defined in section 103D-104 shall include a signed certification from the bidder or offerer that a written safe…

§396-19 Hoisting machine operators advisory board. (a) There is created a hoisting machine operators advisory board, which shall be placed in the department for administrative purposes, to be composed of five members to serve without compensation and without reimbursement for exp…

§396-2 Findings and purpose. Through years of research and study, Congress has found that the number of industrial accidents that take place in the United States can be reduced if certain minimum standards are established and enforced. Congress has also found that personal injuri…

§396-3 Definitions. When used in this chapter: "Aggravating character" means circumstances and behavior that increase the seriousness or outrageousness of contemptuous conduct. "Appeals board" means the Hawaii labor relations board. "Certified safety professional" means an indivi…

§396-4 Powers and duties of department. (a) Administration. The department shall be responsible for administering occupational safety and health standards throughout the State. (b) Inspection and investigation. (c) Education and training. (d) Enforcement.

[§396-4.5] Certification of safety and health professionals. (a) Only individuals receiving certification from the department as safety and health professionals shall be qualified to certify that an employer: (b) Certification as a safety and health professional shall be: (c) Cer…

§396-5.1 Fees. (a) The director may establish fees pursuant to chapter 91 to be charged for the following: (b) Fees received pursuant to subsection (a) shall be deposited into the general fund. [L 1996, c 156, §1]

§396-6 Employer responsibility: safe place of employment; safety devices and safeguards. (a) Every employer shall furnish to each of the employer's employees employment and a place of employment which are safe as well as free from recognized hazards. No employer shall require or …

[§396-7] Toxic materials. (a) The department shall issue regulations requiring employers to maintain accurate records of employee exposures to potentially toxic materials or harmful physical agents which are required to be monitored or measured as prescribed under the rules and r…

§396-8 Employee responsibility and rights. (a) Employee compliance. Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued under this chapter which are applicable to the employee's own actions and conduct. (b) Complai…

§396-9 Explosives. (a) No person shall use, store, or deal in explosives unless the person has first obtained a certificate of fitness. A certificate of fitness shall only be issued to an individual and shall set forth the individual's competency and provide for the individual's …