Safety data sheets for custom blend fertilizers

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 25, 2016

Mr. Chris Jahn
President
The Fertilizer Institute
425 Third Street, S.W.
Suite 950
Washington, DC 20024

Dear Mr. Jahn:

Container labeling requirements for importer under HCS 2012

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 20, 2016

Mr. Stuart Chundrlek
ThreeBond International Inc.
6184 Schumacher Park Drive
West Chester, Ohio 45069

Dear Mr. Chundrlek:

Acute Toxicity classification under hazard communication

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 15, 2014

David Cawthon, Ph.D.
Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health, LLC
5120 North Shore Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118

Dear Dr. Cawthon:

Enforcement discretion for distributors on limited continued use of HCS 1994 labels

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 16, 2015

Ms. Jennifer C. Gibson
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
National Association of Chemical Distributors
1560 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1100
Arlington, Virginia 22209

Dear Ms. Gibson:

HCS requirements for RCRA and non-RCRA 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.

October 15, 2015

Mr. Tom Daly
Veolia North America
W124 N9451 Boundary Road
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53051

Dear Mr. Daly:

Determination of airborne concentrations of methylene chloride; protection of employees covered by 1910.1052

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 12, 2003

Kenneth L. Spears, Captain
Fleet & Property Management
Florida Highway Patrol
2900 Apalachee Parkway
Neil Kirkman Building
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0500

Dear Mr. Spears:

Current OSHA initiatives to improve quality of chemical hazard information provided to workers.

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.

August 27, 2003

The Honorable Michael Enzi
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Senator Enzi:

Thank you for your letter of June 27, 2003, regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). In your letter, you requested a report on the findings of the review of material safety data sheet (MSDS) requirements being conducted by the Agency.

OSHA-recognized chemicals as carcinogens or potential carcinogens for Hazard Communication purposes

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.

 

Application of the hazard communication standard to latex paints containing less than 6% crystalline silica.

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 11, 2004

Ms. Allison Keane, Esq.
Counsel, Government Affairs
National Paint and Coatings Association
1500 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005

Dear Ms. Keane:

Material safety data sheet requirements for experimental chemical mixtures that are shipped off-site.

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 5, 2004

Kevin Coppola, Ph.D.
437 LSU Avenue
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808

Dear Dr. Coppola:

Thank you for your June 30, 2003 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Please be aware that this response may not be applicable to any question or scenario not delineated within your original correspondence. You had specific questions regarding material safety data sheets (MSDSs). Your paraphrased statement and questions are below, followed by our response.