Hazard Communication Standard; Final Rule

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    89:44144-44461
  • Title:
    Hazard Communication Standard; Final Rule
[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 98 (Monday, May 20, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 44144-44461]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-08568]



Vol. 89

Monday,

No.

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:

Hazard Communication Standard; Proposed Rule

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    86:9576-9831
  • Title:
[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.

EPA Risk Pesticides Subject to HCS Labeling

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 30, 2018

Mr. Steve L. Foss
Program Specialist
State of Washington
Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 42560
Olympia, Washington 38504-2560

Dear Mr. Foss:

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: