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Alaska Department of Labor
and Workforce Development
1111 W. 8th Street, Room 304
Juneau, Alaska 99801-1149
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 111149
Juneau, Alaska 99811-1149
Clark "Click" Bishop, Commissioner
PH: (907) 465-2700
Fax:(907) 465-2784
Labor Standards & Safety
Grey Mitchell, Director
PH: (907) 465-4855
Fax:(907) 465-6012
Juneau TDD contact: (907) 465-5952
(ask for message to be relayed to LS & S)
Anchorage TDD contact: 1-800-770-8973 (RELAY Alaska)
Enforcement
3301 Eagle Street, Suite 305
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Anchorage Enforcement Toll Free
Number:
1-800-770-4940
PH: (907) 269-4940
Fax:(907) 269-4950
Consultation and Training
3301 Eagle Street, Rm. 305
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
1-800-656-4972
PH: (907) 269-4955
Fax: (907) 269-4950
E-mail
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About the Alaska State Plan
The state of Alaska, under an agreement with OSHA, operates an
occupational safety and health program in accordance with Section 18
of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The Alaska state
plan was initially approved August 10, 1973, and was granted final
state plan approval on September 28, 1984.
The Alaska Occupational Safety and Health Program (AKOSH) is a part
of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Labor
Standards and Safety Division. The head of the Department is the
Commissioner of Labor. There are two main offices located in
Anchorage and Juneau, and smaller offices in Fairbanks and
Ketchikan.
Jurisdiction
The state of Alaska exercises safety and health jurisdiction over
most private sector employers in the state, and over public sector
employers other than the federal government.
Federal OSHA exercises jurisdiction over those employers not covered
by the state of Alaska, to include: maritime employers such as
shipyards, floating seafood processors, and longshoring; offshore
oil platforms and production facilities; certain Indian Health
Service hospitals and clinics; the United States Postal Service;
civilian employees of the federal government; and all private and
federal sector employment within the National Parks and a series of
missile defense bases.
See 29 CFR 1952.244.
Regulations and Standards
In 1995, Alaska (AKOSH) began adopting most federal OSHA standards
by reference. A limited number of state-specific standards remain in
effect at this time, including Petroleum Refining and Petroleum
Drilling & Production. Alaska also has a logging code that is
significantly different from federal OSHA's logging standard.
Alaska has adopted the federal recordkeeping and reporting
requirements, except that the state requires notification when one
or more employees require hospitalization. The state's reporting
requirements also provide for employers operating on a seasonal
basis.
Links to Alaska's Occupational Safety and Health Standards and
recordkeeping requirements are available on the
Division of Labor
Standards and Safety home page.
Since Alaska has opted to have no jurisdiction in maritime
industries, it has not adopted 29 CFR 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918 or
1919, or a state equivalent.
Enforcement Programs
AKOSH has adopted the
federal Field Inspection Reference Manual
(FIRM) to provide policy guidance for its enforcement program.
Information on unique enforcement initiatives or local emphasis
programs can be obtained by calling 1-800-770-4949 or (907)
269-4955.
Voluntary and Cooperative Programs
AKOSH offers a number of voluntary and cooperative programs focused
on reducing injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. Alaska employers
are invited to take advantage of the on-site consultation program,
SHARP, and VPP, Alliances, and partnerships. More information on
these programs is available at these links:
Policies and Procedures
An explanation of Alaska's Program Directives can be found
here.
Informal Conferences and Appeals
The
Alaska Occupational Safety and Health Review Board hears and
decides appeals of citations, including penalties and abatement
dates, issued by the enforcement unit of AKOSH.
To contact the Board:
Commissioner’s Office
Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
1111 West 8th Street
P.O. Box 111149
Juneau, AK 99811-1149
Phone (907) 465-2709
Fax (907) 465-2784
Other Resources
Publications and Posters
Disclaimer
OSHA makes every effort to ensure that the information on this page is accurate
and up to date, but changes in state law and procedures affecting the
information on this page are beyond OSHA's control. Contact state program staff
directly to verify important information.
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