Applicability of the HCS to Lithium Ion Batteries

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 1, 2022

Mr. George A. Kerchner
Executive Director
The Rechargeable Battery Association
1776 K Street
Washington, DC 20006

Dear Mr. Kerchner:

Coverage of lithium-ion batteries 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.

June 23, 2021

Mr. Hans Craen
Secretary General
European Portable Battery Association
Avenue de Tervueren 188 A, Postbox 4,
B-1150 Brussels,
Belgium

Dear Secretary General Craen:

Classifying cloth-like wipes saturated with a hazardous solution under OSHA’s 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 23, 2021

Ms. Chandra Deeds Gioiello
IHSC, LLC
8 Huntington Street, Suite 290
Shelton, CT 06484

Dear Ms. Gioiello:

HCS Applicability of lithium battery or a lithium battery-powered 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.

December 15, 2015

Mr. Robert A. Richard
Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
Labelmaster Services, Inc.
7867 Unbridled Court
Manassas, Virginia 20112

Dear Mr. Richard:

Safety Data Sheets for grinding wheels and abrasives

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.

Mar 23, 2017

Ms. Dawn Chappell
Radiac Abrasives
P.O. Box 1410
1015 S. College Avenue
Salem, Illinois 62881

Dear Ms. Chappell:

HCS applicability to hazardous by-products such as Ozone- generating operations

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 19, 1990

Hazard Communication classifications

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 14, 2015

Mr. Joe McCarthy
Dell Tech Laboratories
100 Collip Circle, Suite 220
London Ontario, Canada
N6G 4X8

Dear Mr. McCarthy:

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: