Department of Labor and Workforce Development

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Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
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The mission of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development is to provide safe and legal working conditions and to advance opportunities for employment.

End Result A: Full employment of Alaska workforce.

	The number of Alaska resident workers increased from 317,968 in 2006 to 322,758 in 2007, a 1.5% increase.
	Nonresident hire rate declined from the previous year levels by 0.3%. The nonresident hire rate fell from 19.9% in 2006 to 19.6% in 2007.

End Result B: A prepared workforce.

The rate at which trained workforce participants, who complete training and enter employment remained above the target of 95% during FY 2009.

End Result C: Eliminate accidental injuries, fatalities and occupational illnesses within departmental jurisdiction.

	Although the annual fatality rate jumped significantly in FY09, and this is cause for concern, the five year average rate was reduced by 21%. Alaska Occupational Safety and Health's strategy is to increase the number of staff visits to work sites assisting employers and employees by making recommendations for preventative measures and education, to reduce accidents in order to reach the zero fatality rate goal.
	Fiscal year 2009 rate of workplace lost time injuries and illnesses increased 2% after declining 15% in fiscal year 2008.
	In FY 09, Alaska Occupational Safety and Health's jurisdiction had five workplace fatalities as opposed to two in FY08. However, the long term trend illustrates a sustained reduction in the fatality rate below the benchmark rate of six.

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