# Alaska Stat. § 18.60.010: Legislative intent

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.010

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 18.60.010
- **Heading:** Legislative intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 18 / Chapter 18.60 / Section 18.60.010

## Text

(a) The legislature finds that personal injuries and illnesses arising out of work situations impose a substantial burden upon, and are a hindrance to, the people of the state in terms of loss of production, wage loss, medical expenses, and disability compensation payments.

(b) For these reasons it is found and declared necessary to undertake a program to reduce the incidence of work-related accidents and health hazards in the state.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.010 Legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.020 Regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.030 Duties of Department of Labor and Workforce Development.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.040 Report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.055 Division of labor standards and safety.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.055.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.057 Occupational Safety and Health Review Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.057.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.058 Reporting of employment fatalities, hospitalizations, and injuries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.058.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.059 Legal counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.059.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.060 Cooperation by other state agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.065 Importation of toxic and hazardous substances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.065.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.066 Employee safety education programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.066.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.067 Information provided on employee's request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.067.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.068 Posting of information in workplace.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.068.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.070 Use of funds and contributions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.070.md)

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