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Alaska hazardous orders for minors
Federal FLSA defines 17 Hazardous Occupations Orders (HO-1 to HO-17) that prohibit minors under 18 from working in specific dangerous jobs. Every state — including Alaska — incorporates the full federal list by reference. On top of that floor, Alaska layers 2 additions enforced under Alaska Statutes §§ 23.10.325-23.10.370 (Employment of Minors).
Quick facts
- Federal HOs
- 17 (HO-1 to HO-17)
- Alaska additions
- 2
- Min age for HO work
- 18 (HO-2 / HO-7: 17 with carve-outs)
- Enforced by
- Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
- State statute
- Alaska Statutes §§ 23.10.325-23.10.370 (Employment of Minors)
- Last verified
Federal hazardous orders that apply in Alaska
All 17 federal HOs apply in Alaska by operation of the FLSA (29 CFR Part 570 Subpart E) and the § 218(a) “more protective” clause. Alaska's own code re-lists 3 of them by name — the remainder are still binding through federal incorporation.
Re-listed in Alaska code
- 29 CFR Part 570All federal hazardous orders HO-1 through HO-17
- HO-10Operating power-driven meat-processing machines
- HO-16Roofing operations and work on or about a roof
See the full federal HO-1 to HO-17 list with plain-English summaries →
Alaska additions on top of the federal floor
These prohibitions are unique to Alaska or go further than the federal floor. They're enforced under Alaska Statutes §§ 23.10.325-23.10.370 (Employment of Minors) by Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
- Commercial fishing and crab-pot retrieval for minors under 16AS §23.10.350
- Sale or service of alcohol for minors under 21AS §04.16.049
Where to verify Alaska's hazardous-orders enforcement
When the FLSA federal floor and Alaska state rules conflict, the stricter standard applies (FLSA § 218(a)). If you're an employer unsure whether a specific task is allowed, or a parent / minor who suspects a violation, contact the state labor agency directly through the links below.