Section 8.61.420. Powers of consultants and trainers.

	(a)  Consultants and trainers may make recommendations regarding the elimination of any condition or practice discovered that creates a safety or health hazard during the course of an on-site visit.  
	(b)  A visit by a consultant or trainer to a place of employment will not be regarded as an inspection or investigation under the provisions of AS 18.60.010 - 18.60.105.  
	(c)  An employer shall take the necessary action to eliminate or control employee exposure to a serious violation as defined in AS 18.60.095(b) which is discovered during an on-site visit. If the employer fails to correct the serious violation within the time specified by the division, the division will, in its discretion, have the affected place of employment inspected by a compliance officer. The compliance officer may recommend to the department that a citation be issued.  
	(d)  Consultants and trainers may not issue citations for alleged violations of AS 18.60.010 - 18.60.105 or any regulation, standard, rule or order promulgated pursuant thereto. However, if a consultant or trainer during the course of a visit to a place of employment discovers an imminent danger, he is designated an agent of the commissioner and may issue an order restraining the practice or condition creating the imminent danger. If a consultant or trainer issues a restraining order, he shall immediately inform the commissioner and the division that a restraining order was issued. The division will have the affected place of employment inspected by a compliance officer. The compliance officer may modify or revoke the restraining order and recommend to the department that a citation be issued.  

Authorities

18.60.020

Notes

Reference

8 AAC 61.410

Authority

AS 18.60.020

History

Eff. 1/10/75, Register 53; am 2/1/85, Register 93