HIOSH News and Events

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...

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).

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...

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...

  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...

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...

HIOSH & OSHA Operational Status Agreement (OSA) Benefits to Hawaii Benchmarks Required of HIOSH FAQ’s (Printable PDF version) FAQ’s Which industries will OSHA provide oversight for under the three-year agreement? OSHA will regulate General Industries with the exception of Transportation...

On January 18, 2001, OSHA published a revised safety rule that addresses the major causes of fatalities and injuries in steel erection. The new rule, effective January 18, 2002, phases-in some provisions affecting the design of building components. The phase-in...