2026 Civil Penalty Adjustment Pending Federal OSHA Release
Summary
Hawaii OSHA has issued a notice stating that the 2026 civil penalty adjustment remains pending and will not be finalized until federal OSHA releases its corresponding adjustment. The existing 2025 penalty structure will remain in effect until that time. HIOSH will review and adopt the updated penalty structure following federal publication.
What changed
Hawaii OSHA has issued a notice that its 2026 civil penalty adjustment has not been finalized and remains pending the release of the corresponding adjustment by federal OSHA. The existing 2025 penalty structure will remain in effect until that time.\n\nEmployers in Hawaii covered by HIOSH jurisdiction should continue operating under the 2025 penalty schedule. No immediate compliance changes or new obligations are created by this notice. Affected parties should monitor for the federal OSHA release and any subsequent state adoption.
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The 2026 civil penalty adjustment has not yet been finalized and remains pending the release of the corresponding adjustment by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
The Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division (HIOSH) is required to remain aligned with federal OSHA penalty adjustment requirements. As such, the State’s 2026 penalty update will be implemented following the Federal Government’s publication of its official adjustment.
Upon release of the federal adjustment, HIOSH will promptly review and adopt the updated penalty structure in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements. Additional information will be provided at that time. Until then, the existing 2025 penalty structure will remain in effect.
We appreciate your understanding and will continue to provide updates as they become available.
Mahalo.
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