Summary of Proposed Mandated Adoption of Updates to HIOSH Standards
January 9, 2018
Please refer to HIOSH Standards (Administrative Rules)
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ATTENTION: EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2018, HIOSH PENALTY’S WILL BE INCREASING WITH THE SIGNING IN OF ACT 126 BY GOVERNOR DAVID IGE ON JULY 10, 2017
December 7, 2017
Effective January 1, 2018, HIOSH penalties will be increasing pursuant to the signing in of Act 126.
Read MoreAmendments approved to Hawaii Administrative Rules for Chapter 12-52.1 “Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses” effective February 19, 2017
December 1, 2016
Proposed amendments by the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division (HIOSH) to Title 12, Subtitle 8, Part 1, Chapter 52.1, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Law, Chapter 396, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), and the...
Read MoreOn April 1, 2015, Elevator Section will return to enforcement of Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), Title 12, Chapter 229, General, Administrative and Legal Provisions.
March 13, 2015
The HAR for elevators requires elevator contractors who are working on new, altered or repaired elevator units or kindred equipment to apply for permits for the work. If there is no permit there will be penalties assessed for non-compliance up...
Read MoreElevator Section will return to enforcement of HAR, Title 12, Chapter 229 on April 1, 2015
March 6, 2015
The HAR for elevators requires elevator contractors who are working on new, altered or repaired elevator units or kindred equipment to apply for permits for the work. If there is no permit there will be penalties assessed for non-compliance up...
Read MoreSummary of Amended Rules for Elevators & Related Systems effective June 30, 2014
July 1, 2014
Amended rules for Elevators and Related Systems effective June 30, 2014. Please click here to view a summary of changes. The amended rules can also be found under the Elevator & Related Systems section of the Standards (Administrative Rules).
Read MoreNew Elevators and Kindred Equipment Permits & Payments available online beginning August 6, 2013 (Note: Applications for new installation by mail or in person will not be accepted as of this date.)
July 24, 2013
NEW! Online application process for new elevator, escalator or moving walk, dumbwaiter, disability lift, material lift and/or personnel hoist installation permits to start August 6, 2013. Please click here for more information. A press release announcement can also be found on...
Read MoreHighlights to the New Rule
January 17, 2013
Highlights of the Revised Recordkeeping Rule OSHA’s rule addressing the recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses affects approximately 1.4 million establishments. A number of specific industries in the retail, service, finance, insurance and real estate sectors that are...
Read MoreOSHA-HIOSH Operational Status Agreement (OSA)
January 11, 2013
Benefits to Hawaii Benchmarks Required of HIOSH FAQ's (Printable PDF version) On 7/18/12, OSHA published a Federal Register notice with the intent of modifying the Hawaii state plan to allow federal OSHA enforcement initially in general industry. More...
Read MoreAct 103 (SLH, 2012) Updated Fees for Elevators and Kindred Equipment
January 11, 2013
Act 103 (SLH, 2012) updated fees for elevators and kindred equipment. Updated fee schedule Starting on August 15, 2012, payment of fees will be required at the time of scheduling of service. Act 103 also updated fees for Boiler and...
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