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HI HCR69
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Takashi Ohno
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AI Summary
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Requests the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to conduct an internal review of Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division (HIOSH) rules and policies for incidents posing immediate danger to life or health
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Directs the department to submit findings and recommendations on improving HIOSH responsiveness, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2016 regular legislative session
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Notes that in 2013, HIOSH reported 3.8 nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers and 11 fatalities from state and local industries
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Emphasizes the importance of timely responsiveness to workplace health and safety incidents to prevent injuries, illnesses, chronic diseases, and fatalities
Legislative Description
Concerning internal review of Hawaii occupational safety & health (HIOSH)
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Oshiro, Tokioka excused (2).
3/31/2015