Jurisdiction resources / United States
Working alone in Hawaii
A starting point for workplace violence and state-plan coverage.
Authority and scope
Workplace violence and state-plan coverage
Hawaii operates an OSHA-approved state plan covering most private-sector and state and local government workplaces, with exceptions. Its occupational safety agency adopted an enforcement directive addressing workplace violence, including considerations for health care and social service settings. The directive guides inspections and is not itself a universal lone-worker law.
This is one starting point for the work described, not a complete list of state or federal requirements. Check which agency and rules apply to the employer and task.
Put the guidance to work
Questions for your plan
Where might staff face violence or difficulty summoning help, and what prevention and response measures are appropriate for the work?
What to review
Check jurisdiction, identify public-facing and health care risks, and review prevention, training and emergency response. The linked directive concerns enforcement procedures and is not a complete list of legal duties.
Some work requires another person on site. Remote monitoring does not replace that requirement or the organization's own assessment, training and emergency procedures.
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Official sources
Sources listed November 4, 2026. Links and requirements can change.
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Talk through your team's plan
Be Safe can explain how check-ins, human monitoring and Emergency Contacts fit your team's work. Your organization remains responsible for determining its requirements and procedures.
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