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HRS §397-2

Purpose of the safety law

This law says Hawaii's workplace safety rules were not enough to keep pressure equipment, amusement rides, and elevators safe. The law's goal is to make sure these things are operated and used safely in Hawaii.

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The statute, as written — Findings and purpose

The legislature finds that the Hawaii occupational safety and health law does not adequately provide for the safe operation and use of pressure retaining items, amusement rides, and elevators and kindred equipment. The purpose of this law is to assure the safe operation and use of such apparatus in Hawaii.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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