About Alaska Industrial Academy
Industrial safety training for Alaska workers and companies since 2009.
Who We Are
Alaska Industrial Academy provides industrial safety training for Alaska workers and companies. Since 2009, we've been committed to delivering high-quality, practical safety education that meets the unique needs of Alaska's industrial sectors.
Alaska Industrial Academy, formerly Arctic Safety Training and Consulting, was originally established by Dave Burnett in 2009. Mike Gallagher joined the company in 2010 and purchased Dave's company in 2015, renaming it The Alaska Petroleum Academy. The business has remained at the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District's campus since its founding. In 2025, the company was reorganized and rebranded as Alaska Industrial Academy.
What We Teach
Our curriculum covers essential industrial safety topics including:
- CITS (Cook Inlet Training Standards)
- HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response)
- Confined Space Entry and Rescue
- H2S
- Scaffolding Awareness
- OSHA-aligned construction and general industry courses
- Targeted safety modules for specific industry needs across industrial, construction, marine, and related sectors
Our trainings provide the necessary certifications for students to meet all local, Alaskan and Federal requirements. Located on the Kenai Peninsula, AIA has developed training to provide students an understanding of safety, health, and environmental topics.
Our courses cover the requirements based on the standards of OSHA, EPA, AKDEC, CDC, DOT and other Federal and State safety and environmental regulatory agencies.
Why Alaska-Specific Training Matters
Alaska's industrial operations face unique challenges: extreme weather, remote locations, and specific regulatory requirements. Our training is tailored to Cook Inlet and Kenai Peninsula field conditions, ensuring workers are prepared for the real-world scenarios they'll encounter in Alaska's demanding industrial environments. In addition, AIA has developed training information unique to the Cook Inlet by incorporating and using knowledge and expertise gained through the experience of local workers in oil and gas, manufacturing, maritime, and construction industries.
How We Deliver Training
Campus Training
Hands-on instruction at our Kenai facility with full equipment access
Statewide On-Site
We bring training directly to your facility anywhere in Alaska
Live Zoom Classes
Interactive online instruction for eligible courses
Online Learning
Self-paced courses available now, with more coming in 2025