Clarification of sampling and testing protocols for determining employee exposure to airborne contaminants.

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 22, 2011

Mr. Hartford 0. Brown, Esq.
Klinedinst PC
777 S. Figueroa Street, 47th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Dear Mr. Brown:

Clarification of Hazcom provision intended to preempt conflicting state regulatory actions, but not tort claims.

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 18, 2011

Steven H. Wodka, Esq.
577 Little Silver Point Road
P.O. Box 66
Little Silver, NJ 07739-0066

Dear Mr. Wodka:

Pictogram requirements for product labels under the revised 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.

December 20, 2012

Mr. Gary Valasek
Intercontinental Chemical Corporation
4660 Spring Grove Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45232

Dear Mr. Valasek:

Request for Interpretation of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard for Combustible Dust

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 25, 2013

Jonathan L. Snare
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004

Re: Request for Interpretation of OSHA¿s Hazard Communication Standard for Combustible Dust

Dear Mr. Snare:

Clarification of OSHA safety requirements between a temporary staffing agency and its client

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, 2012

Ms. Kathryn Bernard
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Staffmark
435 Elm Street, Suite 300
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dear Ms. Bernard:

Dental office employers with one or more employees must comply with the OSH Act.

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 9, 2012

David Kennedy, DDS
1068 Alexandria Drive
San Diego, CA 92107

Dear Dr. Kennedy:

Requirement to name hazardous ingredients on 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.

June 15, 2011

[Withheld]
One Constitution Plaza, 7th Floor
Hartford, CT  06103

Dear [Withheld]:

Information on temporary workers in the electronic assembly industry and office workers.

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 30, 1996

[Name Withheld]

Dear [Name Withheld]:

This is the second 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 health compliance issues, personal protective equipment (PPE), recordkeeping, and training (your questions #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10).

HCS labeling of imports and exports

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 23, 2015

Mr. Stephen Wieroniey
Manager, Occupational Health and Product Safety
American Coatings Association
1500 Rhode Island, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005

Dear Mr. Wieroniey:

By-product hazard information included in safety data sheet, Section 2

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 20, 2016

Ms. Nicole Shoshenskiy
Authoring Services Team Lead
MSDSonline
350 N. Orleans St., Suite 950
Chicago, Illinois 60654

Dear Ms. Shoshenskiy: