Occupational Safety &Amp; Health Board Sets Fairbanks, Anchorage Hearings

Jul. 27, 2004
No. 05-06

JUNEAU -- The Alaska Occupational Safety and Health Review Board has scheduled two days of hearings August 12-13 in Fairbanks and Anchorage to consider challenges filed by employers contesting citations issued by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Citations are based on alleged violations of state occupational safety and health standards filed by the Division of Labor Standards and Safety.

Fairbanks hearings will start at 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 12 in the second floor conference room of the Wage and Hour Office, 675 West 7th Avenue.

Anchorage hearings on Friday also will begin at 9 a.m. in Room 602 of the Atwood Building, 550 West 7th Avenue.

Advance hearing notices are provided to all parties to contested citations. Board hearings and meetings are open to the public as required by Alaska statute.

Persons with disabilities and special needs are requested to contact Sandra Dallas in Juneau, at 907.465.2709 to schedule appropriate accommodations.

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News Media Contacts:
Sandra Dallas, Administrator, Occupational Safety & Health Review Board, 907.465.2709 or
Joe Holbert, Special Assistant/Communications, 907.465.5673

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