Companies who send their employees to a service station to fill up company vehicles.

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 28, 1994

Ms. Elizabeth L. Hay Attorney StarEnterprise 12700 Northborough Drive Houston, Texas 77067

Dear Ms. Hay:

Thank you for your letter of March 11, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Your question requests a written interpretation to confirm that companies who send their employees to a service station to fill up company vehicles with motor fuel, pursuant to a fleet fueling account, do not constitute "commercial accounts" as defined in the amended HCS.

Information on temporary workers, particularly those in the electronic assembly 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 30, 1996

[Name Withheld]

Dear [Name Withheld]:

This is the third and last response to your letter of November 13, 1995, in which you requested information on temporary workers, particularly those in the electronic assembly industry and office workers like Kelly Services. This letter will address your questions #1, 7, 11, and 12.

Answers to questions regarding the training requirements of 1910.120

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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.

APR 5 1990

Mr. William N. Christie Environmental Scientist Corporate Safety, Health and Environmental Affairs Boeing Support Services Post Office Box 3707, MS 9A-26 Seattle, Washington 98124-2207

Dear Mr. Christie:

This is in response to your recent letters in January to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration concerning the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, 29 CFR 1910.120. The answers to your questions are as follows:

Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requirements.

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.

March 31, 1994

The Honorable Bob Goodlatte
U.S. House of Representatives
640 Crestar Plaza
10 Franklin Road, S.E.
Roanoke, Virginia 24011

Dear Congressman Goodlatte:

Thank you for your letter of February 25, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requirements. Your constituent, Dr. William F. Ball, feels that his compliance with this standard is "entirely too burdensome, unnecessary and of little benefit given the trouble and expenditure it requires."

The government's handling of workers' reports of exposure to hazardous chemicals 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.

April 4, 1997

The Honorable Tim Holden
U.S. House of Representatives
Berks County Services Center
633 Court Street
Reading, Pennsylvania 19601

Dear Congressman Holden:

This is in response to your letter of January 31, on behalf of your constitutent [Name Withheld], regarding the government's handling of workers' reports of exposure to hazardous chemicals in the workplace. Please accept my apology for the delay in this response.

Clarification of the definition of a hazardous chemical and the requirements for 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.

May 15, 1997

Robbie Fisher, RN, BS
Clinical Coordinator
Bryan Physician Support Services
1600 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68506-1299

Dear Ms. Fisher:

Thank you for your March 6, letter to Ruth McCully, former Director of the Office of Health Compliance Assistance, requesting clarification of the definition of a hazardous chemical and the requirements for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in a physician's office.

Requirements for labeling portable fire extinguishers.

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, 1997

Mr. J.R. Nerat
Technical Director
Fire Protection Specialist, Inc.
W-6615 11.5 RD
Wallace, MI 49893

Dear Mr. Nerat:

The purpose of this letter is to respond to your request of February 18, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), requesting an interpretation of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) 29 CFR 1910.1200 requirements for labeling portable fire extinguishers. Please accept my apology for the delay in this response.

OSHA's regulations for chemicals used in the workplace, and in particular, glutaraldehyde.

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, 1997

[Name Withheld]

Dear [Name Withheld]:

Your letter dated January 27, along with the letters of twelve other workers that you attached and sent to President Clinton, has been forwarded to this office for a response. The purpose of this letter is to provide you with an update of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) regulations and proposed regulations for chemicals used in the workplace, and in particular, glutaraldehyde. Please accept our apology for the delay in our response.

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provisions.

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 17, 1994

Michael B. Miller, D.D.S
Reality Publishing Company
11757 Katy Freeway, Suite 200
Houston, Texas 77079

Dear Mr. Miller:

Labeling provisions.

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 9, 1994

Mr. Morton L. Mullins
Vice President-Regulatory Affairs
Chemical Manufactures Association
2501 M Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037

Dear Mr. Mullins: