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.

December 29, 1992

Mr. Stephen Hill
Vice President
Britthaven, Inc.
Post Office Box 6159
1214 Highway 258 N
Kinston, North Carolina 28502-6159

Dear Mr. Hill:

This is in further response to your inquiry of September 25, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Hexavalent chromium in photocopier toners.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

February 16, 1988

Mr. Desmond Bond
Desmond Bond, Inc.
Energy & Environment
Post Office Box 470
Chantilly, Virginia 22021

Dear Mr. Bond:

This is in further response to your letter of December 18, 1987, regarding hexavalent chromium in photocopier toners.

Fire extinguisher requirements of 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.

May 15, 1993

Mr. John L. Dowell III
BFPE International
7512 Connelley Drive
Hanover, MD 21076

Dear Mr. Dowell:

Thank you for your letter of February 11, requesting interpretation of the labeling requirement specified in the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1919.1200(f)) as it pertains to fire extinguishers. Your three questions are answered below in the order they were presented in the letter.

Question No. 1: Does Subpart Z apply to fire extinguishers?

Hazardous substances found in veterinary practices.

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.

May 11, 1993

The Honorable Glenn Poshard
House of Representatives
107 Cannon Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Poshard:

Thank you for your letter of April 14, on behalf of your constituent, Mr. S.G. Walton, who is concerned with the application and benefit of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200 to hazardous substances found in veterinary practices. Enclosed with your constituent's letter was a list of hazardous substances compiled by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Whether labels and material safety data sheets (MSDS) must be provided to downstream manufacturers and processors for orlon or orlon blend yarns.

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 31, 1989

Patrick R. Tyson, Esquire
Constangy, Brooks and Smith
Suite 2400
230 Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1557

Dear Mr. Tyson:

This is in response to your letter of August 1, in which you requested an interpretation on the issue of whether labels and material safety data sheets (MSDS) must be provided to downstream manufacturers and processors for orlon or orlon blend yarns.

Enforcement of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard in the construction 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.

August 21, 1989

Mr. Morrill Ross, Jr.
Vice President
Ross Excavating & Hauling, Inc.
17585 Blanco Road, #7
San Antonio, Texas 78232-1036

Dear Mr. Ross:

This is in response to your letter of August 1, to Secretary of Labor Elizabeth Dole, regarding enforcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) in the construction industry.

MSDS requirements

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 25, 1993

Mr. Michael J. Willis
N887l Lakeshore Drive
Van Dyne, Wisconsin 54979

Dear Mr. Willis:

This is in response to your letter of April 21, concerning the responsibilities of the employer and the federal government in protecting worker safety and health.

Maintenance of material safety data sheets(MSDS) and the written hazard communication program.

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 31, 1989

Dr. Lynn A. Corson
Civil Engineering Building
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907

Dear Dr. Corson:

This is in response to your letter of May 5, regarding the relationship between the Hazard Communication (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200, and Access to Employee Medical Records, 29 CFR 1910.1020, as they relate to maintenance of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and the written hazard communication program.

Maintenance of material safety data sheets(MSDS) and the written hazard communication program.

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 31, 1989

Mr. Charles E. Lindsay
Lindsay Hardwoods, Incorporated
Post Office Box 343
Highway 15 and 460 West
Farmville, Virginia 23901

Dear Mr. Lindsay:

This is in response to your correspondence of May 2, regarding SARA Title III reporting requirements under sections 311, 312 and 313.

Material safety data sheet requirement of 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.

July 28, 1989

Mr. J. W. Kleinschmidt
Clevite Elastomers
33 Lockwood Road
Milan, Ohio 44846

Dear Mr. Kleinschmidt:

This is in response to your letter of February 21, addressed to Ms. Jennifer Silk, regarding a material safety data sheet (MSDS) requirement of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200.