Title 21, Labor And Industrial Relations

§397-13 Boiler and elevator revolving fund; establishment; purpose. (a) There is established in the state treasury the boiler and elevator revolving fund, into which shall be deposited all fees collected pursuant to section 397-5 and any appropriation from the legislature. All in…

§397-2 Findings and purpose. The legislature finds that the Hawaii occupational safety and health law does not adequately provide for the safe operation and use of pressure retaining items, amusement rides, and elevators and kindred equipment. The purpose of this law is to assure…

§397-3 Definitions. As used in this chapter: "Amusement ride" means a mechanically or electrically operated device designed to carry passengers in various modes and used for entertainment and amusement. "Appeals board" means the labor and industrial relations appeals board establ…

§397-4 Powers and duties. (a) Administration. (1) The department shall establish a boiler and elevator inspection branch for the enforcement of the rules adopted under this chapter and other duties as assigned; (2) The department shall: (A) Implement and enforce the requirements …

§397-5 Fees. (a) By rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91, the director shall prescribe reasonable fees to be charged for inspection, examination, and other services rendered, and for permits, certificates, or licenses, the issuance of which are required by this chapter or by any …

§397-6 Safety inspection by qualified inspectors. (a) All safety inspections required under this chapter of pressure retaining items shall be performed by deputy boiler inspectors in the employ of the department who are qualified boiler inspectors; provided that the director may …

[§397-7] Complaints to the department. (a) Complaints may be made to the department and where reasonable grounds exist for the department to believe there may be a hazard, there shall be an inspection in response to the complaint. (b) Names of all complainants and witnesses shall…

§397-8 Violations and penalties. (a) The director shall have authority to assess all civil penalties provided in this section, giving due consideration to the appropriateness of the penalty with respect to the gravity of the violation, the good faith of the owner, user, contracto…

[§397-9] Review and appeal. Any order of the director shall be final and conclusive against the owner, user, vendor, or contractor unless the owner, user, vendor, or contractor files with the director a written notice of contest of the order, the abatement period stated in the or…