Regarding the application of the OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard to the labeling of fabricated products.

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 23, 1990

Mr. Raymond D. Tripp
National Insulation and Abatement Contractors Association
99 Canal Center Plaza
Suite 222
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Dear Mr. Tripp:

Thank you for your letter of June 12, regarding the application of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200 to the labeling of fabricated products.

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.

July 17, 1990

Ronald V. Ludlow, C.I.H.
Corporate Manager
Industrial Hygiene Affairs
Thiokol Corporation
2475 Washington Boulevard
Ogden, Utah 84401

Dear Mr. Ludlow:

Thank you for your letter of June 12, regarding the labeling requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Requirements for spill containment mats under retail displays of lawn and garden chemicals within stores.

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 1, 1995

Ms. Lori L. Herron
Risk Management Department
Frank's Nursery & Crafts
6501 East Nevada
Detroit, Michigan 48234

Dear Ms. Herron:

Health effects of prolonged exposure to paint related materials.

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, 1995

Ms. Debra Horn
HC15 Box 2140
Smithville, Oklahoma 74957

Dear Ms. Horn:

This is in response to your letter of January 26, requesting information or literature regarding the health effects of prolonged exposure to paint related materials.

Compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and the requirement 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.

March 24, 1995

William J. Schuchman, REM, REPA
Executive Director MMA
10733 Big Bend Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63122-6027

Dear Mr. Schuchman:

Hazard Communication Standard requirements for labeling 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.

March 15, 1995

Craig Trafelet, President
Preventive Fire & Safety Equipment, Inc.
1233 Old Dixie Highway, #5
Lake Park, Florida 33403

Dear Mr. Trafelet:

Thank you for your letter of August 26, 1994 requesting an interpretation of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200) requirements for labeling fire extinguishers. The issues you raised and our responses are provided below. We apologize for the excessive delay in responding to you.

Abortion clinics do not comply with OSHA regulations and guidelines.

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 13, 1994

The Honorable J. Bennett Johnston United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Senator Johnston:

Thank you for your letter of October 27, on behalf of your constituent, Mrs. James Hannie of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Mrs. Hannie wrote to your questioning why abortion clinics do not comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and guidelines as other doctors and hospitals are required to.

OSHA's hazard communication requirements for the wood products you sell

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 5, 1994

Mr. Sidney L. Earnest Aiken Builder's Supply Co., Inc. 156 Williamsburg Street, N.E. Aiken, South Carolina 29801

Dear Mr. Earnest:

Congressman Butler Derrick forwarded your letter of August 15 to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) concerning OSHA's hazard communication requirements for the wood products you sell. In that letter, you express concern over the burden associated with providing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS's) for wood products to your customers.

HCS as it relates to the guidelines described in OSHA's 1986 publication regarding disposal of hospital wastes contaminated with cytotoxic 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.

November 21, 1994

[Name Withheld]

Dear [Name Withheld]:

Interpretation for treated wood products in regards to paragraphs (f)(2)(i)-(iii) of 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.

November 17, 1994

Mr. Martin Wikstrom Manager,
Government Affairs American Wood Preservers Institute
Tysons International Building, Suite 150
Vienna, VA 22182

Dear Mr. Wikstrom:

Thank you for your letter of August 1, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) final Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200, recently published in the Federal Register on February 9, 1994.