Medical and first aid - Hawaii

Hawaii incorporates by reference the July 1, 2017, edition of the federal OSHA general industry requirements for medical and first aid; therefore, the state requirements are identical to the federal requirements, except for some revised definitions found in HAR 12-60-50.

Related information

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• Medical services and first aid state comparison table

Citations

• Hawaii Administrative Rule HAR 12-60-50 Standards
• Federal regulation 29 CFR 1910.151 and Appendix A – Medical services and first aid

For information on Good Samaritan laws, see the following:

• Hawaii Revised Statute §663-1.5 – Provides immunity for lay users of AEDs except as may result from gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions. Provides immunity for employers or AED training programs except from a person’s or employer’s gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions.
• Hawaii Revised Statutes §453-2 – License required; exceptions – Encourages/Requires CPR and AED training under an AED program administered by a physician.