Standards and regulations applicable in the U.S. for sale, import, handling, and transportation of various 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.

February 14, 1996

Saroj
SATISFY J-5A
Green Park Extension
New Delhi -- 11016, INDIA

Dear Sir/Madame:

This is in response to your letter of October 6, 1995, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requesting information about the standards and regulations applicable in the United States for the sale, import, handling, and transport of various chemicals.

Interpretation on the requirements of the hazard communication standard with regard to fiberglass products.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

April 29, 1997

Robert Horowitz, President
Victims of Fiberglass
Post Office Box 162646
Sacramento, California 95816-2646

Dear Mr. Horowitz:

The dental industry's concerns regarding compliance with certain provisions of the 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.

February 6, 1997

Linda M. Chatwin, Esq.
General Counsel
Ultradent Products Incorporated
505 West 10200 South
South Jordan, Utah 84095

Dear Ms. Chatwin:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has, over the past year and a half, undergone extensive discussions with the American Dental Trade Association (ADTA) in an attempt to resolve the dental industry's concerns regarding compliance with certain provisions of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS).

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.

 

Information required on 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 30, 1997

Mr. Bernard Behrens
Export Development
Boryszew S.A.
Ul. 15 Sierpnia 106
96-500 Sochaczew POLAND

Dear Mr. Behrens:

Overlap between FDA and OSHA in the regualtion of dental devices.

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 7, 1997

Thomas F. Fise, Esq.
Special Council, Regulatory Affairs
for the American Dental Trade Association
4900 B South 31st Street
Arlington, Virginia 22206

Dear Mr. Fise:

The HCS does not apply to food items in a retail establishment

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 7, 1998

Mr. Bill Springer
819 Winnetka Ct.
Manitowoc, WI 54220

Dear Mr. Springer:

This is in response to your letter addressed to Senator Herb Kohl concerning material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for "normal items" (e.g., peanut butter, nutmeg). Senator Kohl transmitted your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on December 3, 1997. OSHA would like to take this opportunity to clarify the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, as it pertains to non-hazardous materials.

Manufacturer and employer responsibilities when providing MSDSs electronically.

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.

 

Indication of Carcinogenicity on 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 28, 1986

Application of the HCS to non-manufacturing scrap dealers who collect waste metal for resale.

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 23, 1986

Mr. Edward L. Merrigan
Washington Council
National Association of Recycling Industries, Inc.
6000 Connecticut Avenue, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20815

Dear Mr. Merrigan:

This is in response to your letter of January 13 requesting an "interpretation, ruling, or modification" regarding the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200) promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on November 25, 1983. Please accept my apologies for our delay in replying.