Applicability of the OSHA Laboratory Standard to laboratories within the electric utility industry.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 9, 1991

Mr. Richard J. Landy
Vice-President
Human Resources & Administration
Entergy Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box 31995
Jackson, Mississippi 39286-1995

Dear Mr. Landy:

This is in response to your letter of October 22, regarding the applicability of Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Laboratory Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1450, to laboratories within the electric utility industry.

Requirements under the Hazard Communication standard for visibility of labels on shipments of palletized bags.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

July 2, 1986

Mr. Frank J. Karasinski
Safety & Loss Prevention Manager
FMC Corporation
2000 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

Dear Mr. Karasinski:

This is in response to your letter of May 29 concerning the labeling requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 190.1200.

Labeling requirements for containers of polyvinyl chloride.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

 

 

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 22, 1990

The Honorable Bob Graham
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Senator Graham:

Thank you for your letter of July 23, addressed to Mr. Alan McMillan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health. Your letter transmitted correspondence from your constituent, Mr. Murray J. Brooks of Brooks Beauty Supply of Florida, Inc., in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Brooks wrote to you concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Ventilation for an anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

June 13, 1990

Classification of foundry products such as castings in relation to the HCS.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

March 4, 1986

The Honorable Dan Quayle
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Senator Quayle:

This is in response to your letter dated January 24 on behalf of your constituents, Messrs. Donald W. Dreitzler of Sterling Casting Corporation and L. W. Essex of Essex Castings, Inc., regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS).

Hazard Communication Standard inspections

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 31, 1986

Interpretation of the Hazard Communication standard as it applies to mixtures.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 29, 1986

Michael J. Reale, Ph.D.
Director of Regulatory Affairs
GLYCO, Inc.
Post Office Box 5100
Norwalk, Connecticut 06856-5100

Dear Dr. Reale:

Material Safety Data Sheet distribution to retail hardware store customers.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 30,1991

The Honorable Bob McEwen
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman McEwen:

Thank you for letter of December 10, 1990, to Patricia K. Clark, regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200. Your letter transmitted a letter of November 7, 1990, from your constituent, Mr. David L. Wolf of the Ohio Hardware Association in Columbus, Ohio.

Requirements for fingerprint powders containing carbon black under the Hazard Communication Standard.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.