File A Complaint

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Employees have a right to file a safety and health complaint or a whistleblower complaint. Find out more below about how to file each type of complaint.


How to File a Safety and Health Complaint

You (or your representative) have the right to file a confidential safety and health complaint and request a HIOSH inspection of your workplace if you believe there is a serious hazard or if you think your employer is not following HIOSH standards. The complaint should be filed as soon as possible after noticing the hazard. A signed complaint is more likely to result in an onsite inspection.

1. Online – Use the Online Complaint Form

Submit your complaint online.

2. Fax/Mail/Email – Complete the HIOSH Complaint Form, or Send a Letter Describing Your Complaint

Complete the complaint form or letter, and then fax, mail, or email it back.

FAX: (808) 586-9104

MAILING ADDRESS: 830 Punchbowl Street #425., Honolulu, HI 96813

EMAIL: [email protected]

3. Telephone – Call the HIOSH complaint line at (808) 586-9092.

HIOSH staff can discuss your complaint with you and respond to any questions you may have.

4. In Person 

HIOSH staff can discuss your complaint with you and respond to any questions you may have.

830 Punchbowl Street #425., Honolulu, HI 96813


How to File a Whistleblower Complaint

You have the right to file a whistleblower complaint with HIOSH if you believe your employer retaliated against you for exercising your rights as an employee under the whistleblower protection laws enforced by HIOSH. Employees may file complaints with Federal OSHA and with HIOSH. See the Whistleblower Protection Program website to learn more.

1. Online – Use the Online Whistleblower Complaint Form

Submit your complaint online to HIOSH.

2. Fax/Mail/Email – Complete the Online Whistleblower Complaint Form, or Send a Letter Describing Your Complaint

Fax, mail, or email either a letter describing your complaint or a printed copy of your completed Online Whistleblower Complaint Form. Please make sure that your correspondence includes your name, mailing address, email address, and telephone or fax number so we can contact you to follow up.

FAX: (808) 586-9104

MAILING ADDRESS:830 Punchbowl Street #425., Honolulu, HI 96813

EMAIL: [email protected]

3. Telephone – Call the HIOSH complaint line at (808) 586-9092.

HIOSH staff can discuss your complaint with you and respond to any questions you may have.

4. In Person 

HIOSH staff can discuss your complaint with you and respond to any questions you may have.

830 Punchbowl Street #425., Honolulu, HI 96813


Frequently Asked Questions

See questions on Safety and Health Complaints or Whistleblower Complaints.


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