The paperwork requirement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (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.

September 21, 1994

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

Dear Congressman Goodlatte:

This is in further response to your letter of August 10, on behalf of your constituent Mr. John Reed, regarding the paperwork requirement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS).

Clarification of the OSHA 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.

October 21, 1996

Mr. David G. Sarvadi
Keller and Heckman LLP
1001 G Street, N.W.
Suite 500 West
Washington, D.C. 20001

Dear Mr. Sarvadi:

Thank you for your letter of May 16, requesting clarification of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). We understand that your letter basically asked the following two questions:

Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (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.

July 15, 1996

Mr. Mike Lopez
Safety & Compliance Associates
Post Office Box 334
Trussville, Alabama 35173

Dear Mr. Lopez:

Thank you for your letter of May 9, addressed to John B. Miles, Jr., Director of the Directorate of Compliance Programs, concerning interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). Your questions and OSHA's responses are presented below in the order they were raised.

Letter to Paul W. Davis from Thomas Shepich concerning requirements of the HCS regarding manufacturer provision of MSDSs with first shipments of hazardous chemicals.

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 19, 1989

Mr. Paul W. Davis
Western Suppliers Association
Suite 204 1777 Borel Place
San Mateo, California 94402

Dear Mr. Davis:

This is in response to your letter of November 8, 1988, regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). Please accept my apology for the delay in response.

Requirements for Reporting Health Hazard Information on a Material Safety Data Sheet (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.

June 17, 1996

Michael C. Strong
Industrial Hygienist
Wacker Silicones Corp.
3301 Sutton Road
Adrian, Michigan 49221-9397

Dear Mr. Strong:

Consumer Products that Contain Hazardous Chemicals.

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 28, 1996

[Name Withheld]

Dear [Name Withheld]:

Thank you for your letter of April 19, addressed to the Honorable Robert Reich, Secretary of Labor, concerning application of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Your letter raised the issue of applying the Hazard Communication Standard to consumer products that contain hazardous chemicals.

Applicability of the HCS to an employer using portland cement.

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 23, 1989

Mr. Earl Woodall
205 Mill Road
Office Building 1133
West Mill Road
Evansville, Indiana 47710

Dear Mr. Woodall:

Senator Dan Quayle has asked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to respond directly to your letter to him dated November 28, 1988, regarding OSHA's rule requiring material safety data sheets.

Applicability of the HCS to crystalline silica, when bound in a polymeric compound and silicone rubber elastomers.

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 8, 1989

Mr. D. A. Polsinelli
Product Regulatory Specialist
Product Regulatory Operation
Silcone Products
Division General Electric Company
Waterford, New York 12188

Dear Mr. Polsinelli:

This is in response to your letter of August 22, 1988, concerning coverage of hazardous chemicals physically bound in a material under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) 29 CFR 1910.1200. Please accept my apology for the delay in response.

Worker protection for employees incinerating hazardous waste on cement plant property.

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, 1996

Mr. Thomas Blank
Communications Director
Association for Responsible
Thermal Treatment
1090 Vermont Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005

Dear Mr. Blank:

A centralized repository for the electronic collection and dissemination of 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.

October 21, 1997

The Honorable Christopher S. Bond
Chairman
United States Senate
Committee on Small Business
Washington, D.C. 20510-6350

Dear Senator Bond:

We have received your inquiry regarding the proposal submitted to OSHA by your constituent, Mr. Ernest Isenberg. This proposal had to do with the organization of a centralized repository for the electronic collection and dissemination of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).