HR and Workplace Safety: Hawaii
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Anna Elento-Sneed, Alston Hunt Floyd & Ing
Summary
- Hawaii has incorporated the OSH Act through its own state administration. See Hawaii OSH.
- Hawaii allows for higher penalties for health or safety violations in the workplace. See HIOSH Penalties.
- Hawaii prohibits texting and driving. See Driving Policies.
- Localities including Hawaii County and Honolulu have requirements pertaining to use of a mobile device. See Local Requirements