Coverage of steel, aluminum, and other metals under the 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.

January 15, 1986

Mr. Warren Podolske
President
Milwaukee Metal Products Company
8000 W. Florist Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53218

Dear Mr. Podolske:

President Reagan has asked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to respond to your letter of November 8, 1985, concerning the coverage of steel, aluminum, and other metals under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). Please accept my apology for the delay in response.

Letter to Diesel Fuel Manufacturers

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.

APR 4 1990

MEMORANDUM TO: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS

FROM: PATRICIA K. CLARK, DIRECTOR DESIGNATE DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

THROUGH: LEO CAREY, DIRECTOR OFFICE OF FIELD PROGRAMS

SUBJECT: Letter to Diesel Fuel Manufacturers

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.

April 3, 1990

Michael G. Michaelson, M.D.
Covington & Burling
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20044

Thank you for your letter of February 23, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the application of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200, to your client's product, calcium silicate pre-molded insulation materials.

Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) Labeling Requirements for Industrial Thermometers

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, 1989

Revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) Instruction, CPL 2-2. 38B CH-1

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 17, 1989

Dole v. Steelworkers, Supreme Court decision

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 28, 1990

Conformation of labeling requirements of the 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.

 

Maintaining MSDSs on a computer data base.

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.

 

Maintenance employees having regular duties in permitted areas are covered by 1910.120(p)

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 13, 1991

Jeffrey J. Williams,
Section Manager
McDonnell Douglas Occupational
Safety and Health Services
Dept. 064, Bldg. 4,
Mail Code 0012491
Post Office Box 516
Saint Louis, Missouri 63166-0516

Dear Mr. Williams:

This is in response to your inquiry to Mr. James F. Foster concerning the application of the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standard (29 CFR 1910.120). Please accept my apology for the delay in this reply.

"Laboratory setting" and subsequent requirements for Hazwoper.

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 15, 1990

Mr. Donald F. Bates
Head, Environmental Health & Safety
HUGHES Santa Barbara Research Center
75 Coromar Drive
Goleta, California 93117

Dear Mr. Bates:

This in an update to our response to your inquiry requesting interpretation of OSHA's final standard for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (29 CFR 1910.120).