Hawaii SB2968 mandates panic buttons for hospitality workers in isolated conditions and requires annual training on their use.

Hawaii SB2968 aims to enhance safety for hospitality workers by requiring hotel employers to provide panic buttons and annual training to workers in isolated conditions. The panic buttons must be portable and designed to function effectively in the worker's environment. The bill defines "hospitality worker" as those cleaning guest rooms, delivering meals, or performing similar tasks. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations will adopt rules to implement these requirements, with compliance expected by January 1, 2027.

Hawaii SB2968 mandates panic buttons for hospitality workers in isolated conditions and requires annual training on their use.

Hawaii SB2968 aims to enhance safety for hospitality workers by requiring hotel employers to provide panic buttons and annual training to workers in isolated conditions. The panic buttons must be portable and designed to function effectively in the worker's environment. The bill defines "hospitality worker" as those cleaning guest rooms, delivering meals, or performing similar tasks. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations will adopt rules to implement these requirements, with compliance expected by January 1, 2027.