Haw. Code R. § 13-8-2 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless otherwise provided or required by context:

" Alert symbol" means the triangular symbol with an exclamation mark that appears to the left of the signal word.

"ANSI" means the American National Standards Institute.

"Board" means the board of land and natural resources.

"Caution", when used as a signal word on a hazard label, means the potential for encountering a natural condition, which if not monitored, could result in a minor or moderate injury. This signal word is intended to alert the user to be more vigilant.

"Danger", when used as a signal word on a hazard label, means the potential for encountering a natural condition, which, if not monitored or avoided, could result in severe injury or death. This signal word is for the most extreme conditions or actions where foreseeable harm is severe or a fatality has been documented at a specific location due to the natural condition.

"Hazard label" means a specific label on the upper portion of the sign that uses the signal words "danger, warning, or caution" in conjunction with the "alert symbol".

"Improved public lands" means lands designated as part of the state park system, parks, and parkways under chapter 184, Hawaii Revised Statues, or as part of a county's park system, and lands which are part of the Hawaii statewide trail and access system under chapter 198D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, excluding buildings and structures constructed upon such lands.

"Pictogram symbol" means a graphic symbol that illustrates the dangerous natural condition and its potential risk of harm.

"Risk assessment working group" means

(1) The chairperson of the board, or designee;

(2) The mayor of each county, or designee;

(3) The administrators of the department's division of forestry and wildlife and the division of state parks, or their designees;

(4) The attorney general, or designee; and

(5) A person appointed by the chairperson of the board knowledgeable in warning sign design.

"Signal word" means the word located on a hazard label that calls attention to the sign and designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness.

"Warning", when used as a signal word on a hazard label, indicates the potential for encountering a natural condition, which, if not monitored or avoided, may result in a moderate to serious injury, or death.

Notes

Haw. Code R. § 13-8-2

[Eff. FEB 04 2006] (Auth: SLH 2003, Act 82, §2) (Imp: SLH 2003, Act 82, §2)