State of hawaii, occupational safety and health program

The State of Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations received a $1.674 million Block Grant from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Occupational Safety and Health State Program (CFDA 17.503) for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This grant funds Hawaii's federally approved state occupational safety and health program, which delivers a comprehensive mix of enforcement, outreach, training, and compliance assistance activities designed to protect workers and employers across the state. As one of 29 approved State Plans nationwide, Hawaii's program operates under a cost-matching structure where federal funding covers up to 50 percent of total program costs, with the state providing the required non-federal match.

Under this grant, the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations administers occupational safety and health protections for employers and workers engaged in interstate commerce throughout the state. The program's services include workplace safety enforcement, employer compliance assistance, worker safety training, and outreach initiatives to ensure workplace conditions meet or exceed federal OSHA standards. This represents a renewal of Hawaii's continuing state program grant, which the department is authorized to renew indefinitely provided it maintains compliance with federal effectiveness requirements established by the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.