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.

HCS applicability to an industrial marker containing liquid paint or ink

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, 2023

Ms. Melissa Delaney
Regulatory Affairs Manager
UL Verification Services, Inc.
333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062

Dear Ms. Delaney:

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:

HCS compliant labeling of outer and inner packaging

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 31, 2021

Mr James. Lee
Senior Compliance Analyst
Hach Company
5600 Lindbergh Dr.
Loveland, CO 80538

Dear Mr. Lee:

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:

HCS 2012 labeling of refrigerant containers

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.

August 22, 2016

Mr. James Burke
USA Refrigerants
P.O. Box 289
Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857

Dear Mr. Burke:

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:

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.

Hazard Communication Standard – Classifying 'Articles'

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 12, 2017


Mr. Bradley P. Miller
Director of Advocacy & Sustainability
Business + Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association
678 Front Ave. NW, Ste. 150
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504-5368

Dear Mr. Miller:

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: