Hawaii SB3144 amends occupational safety laws by removing definitions for hoisting machines and operators and enhancing protections against.

Hawaii SB3144 removes the definitions of "hoisting machine" and "hoisting machine operator" from the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Law. It strengthens protections against discrimination for employees who refuse to operate unsafe equipment or engage in unsafe practices. Employees can file complaints within 60 days of a perceived violation, and the director must investigate. If a violation is found, the employer must provide relief, including rehiring and back pay. The bill also repeals the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board.

Hawaii SB3144 amends occupational safety laws by removing definitions for hoisting machines and operators and enhancing protections against.

Hawaii SB3144 removes the definitions of "hoisting machine" and "hoisting machine operator" from the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Law. It strengthens protections against discrimination for employees who refuse to operate unsafe equipment or engage in unsafe practices. Employees can file complaints within 60 days of a perceived violation, and the director must investigate. If a violation is found, the employer must provide relief, including rehiring and back pay. The bill also repeals the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board.