HI HB1705

Establishes a rebuttable presumption that firefighters who develop cancer, leukemia, blood-borne infectious diseases, or methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus skin infections during employment contracted these conditions in the course of employment.

Presumes work-related illness for firefighters unless employer rebuts by proving the cancer's primary site and that the specific carcinogen exposure is not reasonably linked to the condition.

Extends the presumption to firefighters for three calendar months per full year of service following termination, up to a maximum of 60 months.

Requires the Hawaii State Fire Council to develop minimum health and safety standards for firefighters exposed to hazardous materials, including training requirements and best practices for limiting exposure.

Directs the Hawaii State Fire Council to conduct an inventory of fire stations to ensure they meet environmental health and safety standards and submit a progress report to the legislature by January 10, 2015.