Hazard Communication Standard

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  • Fed Register #:
    89:81829-81836
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    Hazard Communication Standard
[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 196 (Wednesday, October 9, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 81829-81836]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-23144]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1910

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Single HCS Compliant Shipping Label that includes DOT and/or State Requirements

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 4, 2021

Mr. Kirk Nelson
Systems Administrator II, Authoring Services
MSDSonline – A VelocityEHS Solution
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1750
Chicago, IL 60654

Dear Mr. Nelson:

Hazard Communication Standard; Proposed Rule

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  • Fed Register #:
    86:9576-9831
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 29 (Tuesday, February 16, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 9576-9831]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-28987]





Vol. 86

Tuesday,

No.

Precautionary statements in 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.

September 11, 2019

Mr. Travis Willard
Product Steward
Ascend Performance Materials
1010 Travis Street, Suite 900
Houston, Texas 77002

Dear Mr. Willard:

Hazard Communication Standard – SDS responsible party and hazards not otherwise classified

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 18, 2018

Messrs. Nick Stone and Kirk Nelson
Authoring Services Department
MSDSonline – A Velocity EHS Solution
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1750
Chicago, Illinois 60654

Dear Messrs. Stone and Nelson:

Allocation Of Label Elements (Mandatory)

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Appendix C to § 1910.1200 - Allocation of Label Elements (Mandatory)

C.1 The label for each hazardous chemical shall include the product identifier used on the safety data sheet.

C.1.1 The labels on shipped containers shall also include the name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or responsible party.

Clarification on combining hazard statements on labels 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.

November 10, 2014

Mr. Robert D. Colau
North America Regulatory Manager
SAP America, Inc.
3999 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania 19073

Dear Mr. Colau,

Acceptable use of pictograms on chemical 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 23, 2014

Ms. Elena Frenkel
Senior Regulatory Officer
PHARMCO-AAPER
58 Vale Road
Brookfield, Connecticut 06804

Dear Ms. Frenkel,

Safety data sheets and label requirements

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 21, 2015

The Honorable Sherrod Brown
713 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator Brown:

Label requirements between CPSC and HCS 2012 and aerosol products

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 29, 2015

Mr. Jim McLarty
PLZ Aeroscience Corporation
1000 Integram Drive
Pacific, MO 63069

Dear Mr. McLarty: