OSHA TRAINING IN HAWAII

Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division (HIOSH) and State Plan Enforcement

The Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division (HIOSH) is responsible for implementing and enforcing the State Plan Standards and Regulations. Operating under the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR), HIOSH conducts workplace inspections, provides guidance to employers and employees, and issues penalties for non-compliance.

While Hawaii’s State Plan largely aligns with Federal OSHA Standards and Regulations, certain standards are tailored to address specific industries and regions, including:

Construction Industry Standards:

• Steel erection procedures

• Crane and derrick operations

• Worker intoxication policies

• Use of signs, signals, and barricades

General Industry Standards:

• Noise exposure limits

• Handling of toxic substances

• Worker intoxication controls

• Industrial lighting requirements

• Safety and health program management

Federal OSHA Jurisdiction in Hawaii

Certain workers and operations remain under federal OSHA oversight in Hawaii, including:

• Federal employees and organizations

• Private-sector workers on government properties such as military bases and national parks, including contractors and subcontractors

• Flight attendants operating on active aircraft

• The U.S. Postal Service’s maritime-related facilities and operations, except maritime projects involving boats or floating infrastructure, which fall under HIOSH jurisdiction

OSHA Training Recommendations in Hawaii

Though OSHA does not legally require employees to complete OSHA training, it strongly encourages workers to receive training relevant to their roles and hazards they may face. The widely recognized OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour Training programs cover essential site safety topics consistent with OSHA Standards, helping to equip workers and supervisors with the knowledge needed to maintain safer workplaces.