Alaska Residents:                 7

Monthly Payroll to Local Workers: $600,000  

Average individual payroll:           $2,000 per week

Certified HAZWOPER* Alaskans:    350

*HAZWOPER, or Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, is a safety certification. All workers who may be exposed to hazardous substances or are involved in clean-up operations of hazardous substances must have this training. The certification must be renewed annually. Increasing the number of Alaskans with HAZWOPER certifications decreases response time and improves Alaska’s ability to rapidly clean up the environment in the event of an emergency.