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.

 

Transportation of hazardous waste.

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 14, 1993

The Honorable Robert C. Byrd
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Senator Byrd:

Evaluation of a "generic" Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for copper/copper alloys.

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 6, 1993

Mr. Franklin Brown, Jr.
Executive Vice President
Copper & Brass Servicenter Association, Incorporation
Adams Building, Suite 109
251 West Dekalb Pike
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406

Dear Mr. Franklin:

This is in response to your letter of November 25, 1992 to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requesting an evaluation of a "generic" Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for copper/copper alloys prepared by your Association.

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 30, 1992

Ms. Marcia B. Richards
LTC Nurse Specialist
American Health Care Association
1201 L Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005-4014

Dear Ms. Richards:

This is in response to your inquiry of October 5, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Labeling of Latex

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 11, 1996

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requirements for 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.

October 28, 1996

Brian L. Bursiek, Director
Feed Production AFIA
American Feed Industry Association
1501 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 1100
Arlington, Virginia 22209

Dear Mr. Bursiek:

Hazard Communications 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.

February 28, 1996

Mr. Richard F. Andree, CSP, PE, Ph.D.
326 Greenlawn Road
Greenlawn, New York 11740

Dear Dr. Andree:

Thank you for your letter of December 18, 1995, addressed to the Assistant Secretary of Labor, referring to the Hazard Communications Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Your letter was forwarded to the Directorate of Technical Support (DTS), Office of Science and Technology Assessment (OSTA) for response. I apologize for the delay in the response, caused by a heavier than normal workload after the Federal Government shutdown.

The purpose of 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.

January 25, 1995

The Honorable James A. Barcia
House of Representatives
Suite 502 301 East
Genesee Saginaw, Michigan 48607

Dear Congressman Barcia:

Thank you for your letter of October 13, concerning an inquiry from your constituent, Mr. Jerome Bouverette, related to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). Mr. Bouverette requested clarification of the purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), which are required to be developed and distributed under (the HCS.

Guidance on whether an inert gas in the non-compressed state represent hazardous chemicals under 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.

January 25, 1995

Richard F. Andree, CSP, PE, Ph.D.
Vice President - Director of Safety and Health Services
Lovell Safety Management Company, Inc.
161 William Street New York, New York 10038-2675

Dear Mr. Andree:

The need for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).

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 18, 1995

The Honorable Daniel R. Inouye
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Senator Inouye:

This is in further response to your letter of September 29, on behalf of your constituent, Dr. Charles T. Campbell, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). Dr. Campbell questioned the need for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), which are required to be developed and distributed under the HCS. Please accept my apology for the delay in this response.