Hazard Communication Standard, pertinent to distributors 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.

September 12, 1990

Mr. Hal Marsolais
Managing Director
National Retail Hardware Association
5822 West 7th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46278

Dear Mr. Marsolais:

This is in response to your letter of May 23, addressed to Mr. William C. Lesser of the Department of Labor's Office of the Solicitor. As you were informed by Mr. Lesser, your letter was transferred to us for response; I apologize for the delay of this reply.

FDA regulated drugs that pose a hazard would be covered by 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.

September 13, 1993

Ms. Jan Harris
441 South Lancaster-Hutchins Road
Lancaster, Texas 75146

Dear Ms. Harris:

This is in response to your inquiry of June 26, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Hazard evaluation of mixtures containing established mutagens.

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.

November 4, 1993

Mrs. J. L. Bunyan
Deputy Registration Manager
SafePharm Laboratories Ltd.
Post Office Box No. 45
Derby DEI 2BT
England

Dear Mrs. Bunyan:

This is a response to your letter of April 21, concerning the requirements under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200, for hazard evaluation of mixtures containing established mutagens. We will respond to your questions as they were presented in your correspondence.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard as they apply to veterinary drugs.

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 22, 1993

C.M. Stowe, VMD, PhD.
Wendt Professional Laboratories
100 Nancy Drive
Box 128
Belle Plaine, Minnesota 56011

Dear Dr. Stowe:

Thank you for your letter of December 10 concerning the requirements under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200 as they apply to veterinary drugs.

The coverage of household products in a small group home.

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 15, 1994

The Honorable Thomas H. Andrews
U.S. House of Representatives
136 Commercial Street
Portland, Maine 04101

Dear Congressman Andrews:

Thank you for your letter of June 2 concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200. Your constituent, Mr. Dennis Doughty, requested clarification on the coverage of household products in a small group home.

Emergency response in the trucking 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.

April 3, 1991

 

 

MSDS requirements in the workplace.

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, 1992

Gary W. Bird, M.D.
Family Practice Associates
Suite F
705 Landa Street
New Braunfels, Texas 78130

Dear Dr. Bird:

This is in further response to your letter of March 5, addressed to President Bush, concerning the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for material safety data sheets (MSDSs) to be present in workplaces for hazardous chemicals.

Release of hazardous chemicals from gas calibration bottles.

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 3, 1994

Mr. Jack McCann
Sales & Marketing Manager
International Sensor Technology
17771 Fitch Street
Irvine, CA 92714

Dear Mr. McCann:

This is a response to your letter of August 23, concerning the requirements under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200, for article exemption. Please accept my regret in the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Hazard communication standard and pharmaceuticals

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.

 

Spray painting relating to vehicle maintenance operations.

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, 1992

Mr. Darrell K. Mattheis
Organization Resources Counselors, Inc.
1910 Sunderland Place, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036

Dear Mr. Mattheis:

This is in further response to your letter of January 23 to Patricia K. Clark, Director, Directorate of Compliance Programs, requesting interpretations of the Occupational Safety and Health standard for spray painting under 29 CFR 1910.107(n), relating to vehicle maintenance operations. Please accept our apologies for the delay in responding.