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.

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 24, 1989

Mr. Kenneth E. Krauska
President-Elect
National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors
Post Office Box 6808
Falls Church, Virginia 22046-1148

Dear Mr. Krauska:

This is in response to your letter of June 15, regarding the application and enforcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Labeling requirements of hazardous chemicals.

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 14, 1993

The Honorable Jim Slattery
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Slattery:

Thank you for your letter of April 28, on behalf of your constituent Ms. Barbara Dietrich, addressed to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), on the labeling requirements of hazardous chemicals under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200.

In her correspondence Ms. Dietrich provided the following suggestion for reducing health care costs:

"Guidelines for the preparation of warning labels for carbon and graphite electrical products".

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 27, 1990

Mr. Richard E. Opatick
Section Staff Executive
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
2101 L Street, N.W.
Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20037-1581

Dear Mr. Opatick:

Thank you for your letter of May 16 which transmitted a copy of "Guidelines for the Preparation of Warning Labels for Carbon and Graphite Electrical Products" as developed by the Carbon and Manufactured Graphite Sections of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

The transmittal of material safety data sheets (MSDS).

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 7, 1990

The Honorable John C. Danforth
United States Senator
943 U.S. Courthouse
811 Grand Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Dear Senator Danforth:

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.

June 14, 1990

The Honorable Lamar Smith
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Smith:

Thank you for your letter of April 18, addressed to Mr. Mike Turner, Chief, Office of Legislative Affairs, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), on behalf of your constituent, Dr. Guy A. Sheppard, of the West Veterinary Clinic in San Angelo, Texas. Dr. Sheppard wrote to you concerning OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200.

OSHA requirements for cleaning chemicals.

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, 1990

The Honorable Guy Vander Jagt
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Vander Jagt:

This is in response to your letter of December 13 to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding an inquiry on behalf of your constituent, Mr. Joe Huf of Hudsonville, Michigan. In a telephone request to your office, Mr. Huf expressed concern about an apparent product endorsement by OSHA that appears on a all-purpose cleaning product manufactured by a competitor's company.

Concerning the conditions under which material data safety sheets are required.

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 14, 1990

Mr. V. Massi
Area Export Manager
Bocchiotti
16121 GENOVA
Piazza Dante, 8
ITALY

Dear Mr. Massi:

Thank you for your letter of May 21 to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) concerning the conditions under which material data safety sheets (MSDS) are required.