Alaska Statutes
Alaska Stat. § 18.60.010 (2026)
Legislative intent
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Sec. 18.60.010. Legislative intent.
(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.
(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.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5
cases, 1976–2012 · leading case: State v. Morris, 555 P.2d 1216 (Alaska 1976).
State v. Morris, 555 P.2d 1216 (Alaska 1976). “Weber's accident, AS 18.60.010 set forth the following findings by the Alaska Legislature: (a) The legislature finds that preventable accidents are the leading cause of death in the state, that accidents cause nearly one-fourth of all deaths of the white race in the state and as…”
Wallace v. State, 557 P.2d 1120 (Alaska 1976). “[5] Prior to amendment in 1973, AS 18.60.010 provided: Legislative intent.”
Woods & Rohde, Inc. v. State, Dep't of Labor, 565 P.2d 138 (Alaska 1977). “[5] AS 18.60.010. [6] 29 U.S.C. § 657 (a) reads: In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter, the Secretary, upon presenting appropriate credentials to the owner, operator, or agent in charge, is authorized (1) to enter without delay and at reasonable times any factory,…”
Jones v. Bowie Indus., Inc., 282 P.3d 316 (Alaska 2012). “AS 18.60.010; see also Indus. Union Dep't, AFL-CIO v.”
Smith v. State, 706 P.2d 1160 (Alaska 1985). “Services will be limited to the interpretation and application of AS 18.60.010 — AS 18.60.105 and the regulations, standards, orders and roles adopted pursuant thereto.”
— Alaska Stat. § 18.60.010(a) — 1 case
Wallace v. State, 557 P.2d 1120 (Alaska 1976). “[5] Prior to amendment in 1973, AS 18.60.010 provided: Legislative intent.”
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