Rules. Alaska is a “state-plan” state; that is, it has a federally approved occupational safety and health regulatory program that covers private and public sector (state and local government) workplaces. Alaska’s criminal and civil penalties for workplace safety violations mirror the federal penalties.
Administration and enforcement.The Alaska Occupational Safety and Health Section (AKOSH), a division of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, administers and enforces workplace safety and health rules in Alaska.
TABLE 1: VIOLATIONS OF SAFETY LAWS
| Prohibited Act | Penalties |
| AKOSH: Serious violation of workplace safety or health standard | Civil: AS 18.60.095(b): Up to $13,494 for each violation |
| AKOSH: Other-than serious violation of workplace safety or health standard | Civil: AS 18.60.095(c): Up to $13,494 for each violation |
| AKOSH: Violation of posting requirements | Civil: AS 18.60.095(g): Up to $13,494 for each violation |
| AKOSH: Repeat violation of workplace safety or health standard | Civil: AS 18.60.095(a): Up to $134,937 per violation |
| AKOSH: Willful violation of workplace safety or health standard | Civil: AS 18.60.095(a): At least $9,639 and up to $134,937 for each violation |
| AKOSH: Willful or repeat violation resulting in the death of an employee | Criminal: AS 18.60.095(e): Up to $10,000 and/or up to 6 months’ imprisonment; For second and subsequent convictions, up to $20,000 and/or up to 1 year’s imprisonment |
| AKOSH: Knowingly making any false statement, representation, or certification with the intent to mislead | Criminal: AS 18.60.095(f): Guilty of 2nd degree unsworn falsification |
State Requirements
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| Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Checklists | Checklist: Do you have what it takes to argue your affirmative defense? |
| Forms | Notice of Alleged Health or Safety Hazards |
| Posters | Whistleblowers Are Protected (Cal/OSHA, PDF) |
| White Papers | Your guide to COVID-19 enforcement |