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HRS §396-4.5

Who can certify workplace safety programs

Only people certified by the state can say an employer's safety program is effective and qualifies for a workers' comp discount. The certification is personal and renewable. The state can take it away for reasons in its rules.

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The statute, as written — Certification of safety and health professionals

(a) Only individuals receiving certification from the department as safety and health professionals shall be qualified to certify that an employer: (1) Has an effective safety and health program; and (2) Qualifies for a reduction in workers' compensation insurance premiums under section 431:14-103(b). (b) Certification as a safety and health professional shall be: (1) Issued to an individual only; and (2) Renewable. (c) Certificates issued under this section may be revoked or suspended by the director on any grounds specified in rules adopted under this chapter.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§431:14-103 How insurance rates are set

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