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HI SCR71
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Brian Taniguchi
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AI Summary
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Designates April 28, 2016, as "Workers' Memorial Day" in Hawaii to honor workers killed, injured, or disabled in workplace accidents.
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Notes that in 2014, 4,679 U.S. workers died from fatal work injuries and over 3.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported nationwide.
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References that 31 Hawaii workers fell victim to fatal work injuries in 2014.
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Recognizes April 28 as the anniversary of the founding of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the date Workers' Memorial Day has been observed internationally since 1989.
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Directs transmission of certified copies to the Governor and Director of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Legislative Description
Workers' Memorial Day; Workplace Injuries and Fatalities
Last Action
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.
6/2/2016