Clarification of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard with regards to the carcinogenicity of wood dust

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.

October 11, 1995

Bill Bremer, Director
Loss Control, Safety and Health
Tiber Products Manufacturers
951 East Third Avenue
Spokane, Washington 99202

Dear Mr. Bremer:

Your letter dated July 24, requesting clarification of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200) with regards to the carcinogenicity of wood dust has been forwarded to my office for response.

The harmfulness of photographic chemicals used in the C-41 color processing procedure.

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, 1995

Mary Wright
P.O. Box 1606
Van, Texas 75790

Dear Mrs. Wright,

This is in response to your December 10, 1994, letter requesting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to provide you literature concerning the harmfulness of photographic chemicals used in the C-41 color processing procedure.

The acceptability of your "FAX-on-demand" system for providing copies 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.

August 31, 1994

Ms. Ellen Bernard Regulatory Affairs DIFCO Laboratories Post Office Box 331058 Detroit, Michigan 48232-7058

Dear Ms. Bernard:

Thank you for your letter of February 2, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200. Please accept my regret for the long delay in responding to your inquiry.

Review and comment on generic labels and consumer information sheets for chromated copper arsenate (CCA) pressure-treated lumber.

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.

 

Employee "Right to Know" chemical labeling.

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 10, 1992

The Honorable Thomas J. Bliley, Jr.
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Bliley:

This is in response to your letter of September 2, on behalf of your constituent Mr. N. Lee Brown, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200. Mr. Brown pointed out what seemed to be discrepancies in describing the hazards of the chemical acetaldehyde.

MSDSs for chemicals purchased prior to 1985.

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.

October 6, 1995

Mr. James Roberts
Conservator
614 South Third Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85701

Dear Mr. Roberts:

This letter is in response to your request for an interpretation pertaining to material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for chemicals purchased prior to 1985.

Clarification of the OSHA reference to welding rods in a March 21, Memorandum to Regional Administrators.

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.

October 6, 1995

Jennifer Shishido, Administrator
Hawaii Department of Labor and
Industrial Relations
Occupational Safety and Health Division 830 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Dear Ms. Shishido:

Responsibility for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)

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.

September 8, 1987

The (PSM) for Highly Hazardous Chemicals Standard and its applicability to the specific scenarios outlined.

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.

October 25, 1995

Sam Mannan, Ph.D, PE, CSP
Division Director
Process Safety and Risk Assessment
RMT/Jones & Neuse, Inc.
912 Capital of Texas
Highway South
Suite 300
Austin, Texas 78746-6163

Dear Dr. Mannan:

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, the requirements for 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.

November 20, 1995

The Honorable L. F. Payne
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515-4605

Dear Congressman Payne: