As established by Alaska Stat. § 23.10.075, there is in the department a division of labor standards and safety. Minimum qualifications shall be established for employees of the department acting as safety inspectors under Alaska Stat. § 18.60.010 – 18.60.105. These qualifications must include, as a minimum requirement, at least five years general work experience in the field they are assigned to inspect. Training in safety principles, codes, and standards may be substituted for work experience up to a maximum of three years.