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.

Occupational health hazards to veterinarians.

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 27, 1994

 

 

Hazard Communication Standard and Material Safety Data Sheets.

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 1, 1994

James J. Balsamo, Jr., C.S.P.
Occupational Safety and Health Consultant
5108 Burke Drive
Metairie, Louisiana 70003

Dear Mr. Balsamo:

Thank you for your letter of July 27 concerning the requirements under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200, for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Please accept my regret for the delay in responding.

Your questions will be answered below in the order they were presented in your letter.

Question 1:

Updated material safety data sheets.

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.

 

Alarm systems for employee evacuation and/or response.

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 16, 1992

Mr. David A. Kruger
GAI-Tronics Corporation
6017 South Loop East
Houston, Texas 77033

Dear Mr. Kruger:

This is in response to your letter dated March 10, and our meeting of June 16. We regret the delay in responding to your letter.

The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and how it applies in various industries.

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 20, 1992

Mr. Dan Bigler
Environmental Energy Group
1032 Shady Oaks Drive
Suite 203
Post Office Box 50764
Denton, Texas 76206

Dear Mr. Bigler:

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

The list of hazardous chemicals are required under 1910.1200.

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 5, 1994

Mr. Doc Wallace
Safety Director
Capform, Inc.
1741 Sandy Lake Road
Post Office Box 111130
Carrollton, Texas 75011-1130

Dear Mr. Wallace:

Thank you for your letter of May 10, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200, requesting clarification on the list of hazardous chemicals as required under 1910.1200(e)(1)(i), referred to in your letter as the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) index sheet.

MSDSs must be distributed to customer with shipment of chemical.

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 24, 1994

The Honorable Paul McHale
U.S. House of Representatives
26 East Third Street
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015-1392

Dear Congressman McHale: