Occupational Safety &Amp; Health Board Sets Anchorage Hearings

May 16, 2005
No. 05-59

JUNEAU -- The Alaska Occupational Safety and Health Review Board has scheduled five days of hearings May 23-27 in 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.

The hearings will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 23 in Room 209 of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development at 3301 Eagle Street, and will continue through May 25, as necessary. Hearings will resume at 1:00 p.m. on May 26 in Room 303 at the 3301 Eagle Street location and will continue through May 27, as necessary.

Advance hearing notices are provided to all parties of contested citations. Board hearings 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
Grey Mitchell, Director, Labor Standards & Safety/DOLWD, 907- 465-6006

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