All covered employers are required to display and keep displayed, a poster prepared by the Department of Labor* informing employees of the protections of the Occupational Safety and Health Act P.L. 91-596, December 29, 1970 and its amendments. (* Federal Government Agencies must use the Federal Agency Poster.)
The poster must be displayed in a conspicuous place where employees and applicants for employment can see it.
Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations, 1903.2(a)(3) states that reproductions or facsimiles of the poster shall be at least 8 1/2 by 14 inches with 10 point type.
The electronic downloadable file is only available in PDF format. The PDF file is a full-size reproduction and may be taken to most professional printing companies for full-size/full-color reproduction, lamination, etc.
In order to reproduce this poster from a personal computer, please note the following requirements and recommendations:
1. For local PC printing, it is recommended that you use a high-resolution laser or wax-transfer type printer for color reproductions, and that the printer have at least 1 MB of memory. For B/W reproductions, it is still advisable to use a laser printer which is capable of producing at least 300 dpi resolution.
2. When preparing to print from a personal computer, first check and make sure that the target printer has the ability to produce the proper paper size (the minimum size is 8.5 x 14 inches).
The Alaska OSHA Poster is a mandatory labor law poster that employers in Alaska are required to display in the workplace to inform employees about their rights and responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). This poster serves as a crucial tool to promote safety, prevent workplace accidents, and ensure compliance with state regulations. Employers must prominently display the Alaska OSHA Poster in a location that is easily visible and accessible to all employees, such as break rooms, employee notice boards, or other common areas. The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development oversees the state's OSHA program and is responsible for creating and updating the required labor law posters. These posters contain vital information regarding workplace safety standards, employees' rights to a safe and healthful work environment, and the process for reporting workplace hazards or violations. Important keywords associated with the Alaska OSHA Poster include: Alaska, OSHA, labor law poster, mandatory, workplace safety, Occupational Safety and Health Act, employee rights, workplace hazards, compliance, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, workplace accidents, regulations, work environment. It is important to note that while the Alaska OSHA Poster is mandatory, it may be accompanied by other labor law posters specific to the state of Alaska. Some of these additional posters may include the Alaska Minimum Wage Poster, Alaska Unemployment Insurance Poster, Alaska No Smoking Poster, Alaska Workers' Compensation Poster, and others, depending on relevant state regulations. Employers should ensure that all required posters are displayed to inform and educate employees about their rights, benefits, and safety in the workplace.
