What's Being Discussed

Approval of past meeting minutes from the April 15, 2026 session.
Legislative update on HB2324/SB3144, bills related to occupational safety and health.
Planned closure of the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board (HMOAB) as of July 1, 2026, including next steps for the board and its office.
Budget updates from both the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the board's executive assistant.
Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health (HIOSH) report covering recent workplace inspections, incidents, and the current legislative session.
Transition and wind-down planning — the board will work on a detailed schedule for shutting down operations before the July 1, 2026 closure date.

Decisions Expected

Vote to approve the minutes from the April 2026 meeting.
Discussion and planning around how the board will close and wrap up its work by July 1, 2026, which may result in formal next steps or assignments.

Who Should Pay Attention

Hoisting machine operators and crane operators in Hawaii, as this board oversees their industry.
Construction industry workers and employers affected by hoisting machine regulations.
Anyone interested in workplace safety laws in Hawaii, given the HIOSH update and pending legislation.
Workers and businesses impacted by the board's closure, since HMOAB is scheduled to permanently shut down on July 1, 2026.

The meeting is open to the public. Testimony can be submitted by email to hmoab@hawaii.gov or by attending via Zoom. Each speaker is limited to five minutes per agenda item.