AKOSH Enforcement
Enforcement - (907) 269-4940 or (800) 770-4940
1251 Muldoon Rd., Suite 109
Anchorage, AK 99504
Enforcement
The Enforcement section conducts inspections in response to workplace accidents, employee complaints, and targeted programs to improve health and safety conditions. Monetary citations may be issued for violations of standards. In addition to worksite inspections, the Enforcement section certifies training courses for asbestos abatement workers, explosive handlers, and professional painters applying hazardous paint. AKOSH has jurisdiction over most employers in the State of Alaska. For coverage exemptions, please see the most current jurisdictional guide: https://labor.alaska.gov/lss/jurisguidev7.pdf.
Employers who disagree with citations, penalties, or abatement dates issued by AKOSH may formally contest any of these items before the OSH Review Board. Instructions to contest are included in citation packets issued by AKOSH.
Whistleblower Protection
AKOSH is committed to protecting workers who raise safety and health concerns or exercise their rights under the Alaska Occupational Safety and Health State Plan. Employees may report hazards, request inspections, participate in inspections, advocate for workplace safety and health improvements, report work-related injuries or illnesses, or file health and safety complaints without fear of retaliation. Retaliation can include termination, demotion, intimidation, reduction in hours, reassignment, or any taken or threatened adverse action because an employee engaged in protected activity.
AKOSH Enforcement investigates credible allegations of retaliation to ensure employers do not discourage reporting of unsafe conditions or cooperation with AKOSH, OSHA, or other entities responsible for workplace safety and health. When complaints meet specific criteria, AKOSH conducts a thorough, impartial investigation and pursues corrective action and remedies when appropriate.
To file a whistleblower complaint, click here or call AKOSH at (907) 269-4940. If a complaint falls outside AKOSH jurisdiction, it will be referred to the appropriate agency.
AKOSH encourages employers to foster a workplace culture where safety concerns can be raised openly and without fear. Protecting whistleblowers strengthens Alaska’s safety and health system by ensuring hazards are identified and corrected before injuries or fatalities occur.
learn more about creating an anti-retaliation program for your business.
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Retaliation
Employees who engage in protected activity, such as raising health and safety concerns in the workplace or filing a health or safety complaint with AKOSH, are protected from employer retaliation. AKOSH investigates complaints that meet prima facie evidence of employer retaliation against employees pursuing appropriate corrective action. To file a Whistleblower complaint, click here or call AKOSH at (907) 269-4940.
If your complaint does not fall under AKOSH jurisdiction, you will be referred to the appropriate agency.
Occupational Safety and Health Standards
AKOSH has adopted all federal OSHA standards appropriate to our state plan and incorporates them by reference. In addition, AKOSH has adopted state-specific regulations that may be found here: 8 AAC.61.1015-1190.
Asbestos Abatement
Before a contractor may undertake work to abate an asbestos health hazard (Class I or Class II), the contractor must submit to the department and receive approval of a plan that assures that its employees are certified as required under 8 AAC 61.600.
Please send notifications to: dol.asbestos@alaska.gov
Current State of Alaska Asbestos Regulations may be found here: https://labor.alaska.gov/lss/forms/aa-stats-reg-pamp.pdf
All employees involved in asbestos abatement must have a current Certificate of Fitness (COF). These are issued through Mechanical Inspection.
Whistleblower Protected Activity, 8 AAC 61.480 - Alaska Admin Code
last updated: October 23, 2026
