HCS on Hazard warnings required on product labels

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 20, 1990

Charles R. Clark, PhD Manager, Toxicology and Product Safety Unocal Corporation 1201 West 5th Street Post Office Box 7600 Los Angeles, California 90051

Dear Dr. Clark:

Labelling requirements for chemicals transported to another plant of the same company under the HCS.

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 16, 1989

Ms. Judy Peterson
Manager, Research and Standards Development
Corporate Safety and Health Administration
Boeing Support Services
Post Office Box 3707
Seattle, Washington 98124-2207

Dear Ms. Peterson:

Label requirements for crystalline silica

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 11, 1991

Mr. Eric T. Lapp
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
OMYA, Inc.
61 Main Street
Proctor, Vermont 05765

Dear Mr. Lapp:

This is in further response to your letter of December 20, 1990, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding hazard warning label requirements for crystalline silica under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Your letter specifically sought interpretation and clarification on two issues of hazard determination under the HCS. These questions were:

Cancer warning labels for formaldehyde and products containing formaldehyde

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 7, 1987

Mr. John F. Murray
President
The Formaldehyde Institute, Inc.
1330 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., #300
Washington, D.C. 20036

Dear Mr. Murray:

This is in response to your letter regarding cancer warning labels for formaldehyde and products containing formaldehyde.

Labeling of Formaldehyde-Containing Products 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.

September 9, 1986

Explanation of HCS labeling requirements to the National Association of Printing Ink 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.

August 13, 1986

Mr. James Renson
Executive Director
National Association of
Printing Ink Manufacturers, Inc.
47 Halstead Avenue
Harrison, New York 10528

Dear Mr. Renson:

This is in response to your letter dated June 25 on behalf of the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers, Inc., regarding the labeling of products containing hazardous chemicals under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Evaluation of labeling system which was designed to meet the requirements of the HCS.

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 4, 1987

Mr. Peter E. Kelly
Director of Safety and
Health
Timber Products Manufacturers
951 East Third Avenue
Spokane, Washington 99202

Dear Mr. Kelly:

This is in response to your letter of April 14 regarding your company's labeling system which was designed to meet the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard.

The Hazard Communication Standard requires employers to label each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace with the following information:

Clarification of the terms "appropriate hazard warning" and "mandatory".

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 20, 1987

Mr. D. S. Richardson
2655 Harland Drive
Hudson, Ohio 44236

Dear Mr. Richardson:

This is in response to your letter of December 13, 1986, requesting clarification of the terms "appropriate hazard warning" and "mandatory" as used in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard.

Lift trucks or other machines found in the workplace are not containers for labeling requirements of the HCS.

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, 1988

Ms. Katherine S. Davis
Project Industrial Hygienist
International Paper
Suite 212
6075 The Corners Parkway
Norcross, Georgia 30092

Dear Ms. Davis:

This is in response to your letter of October 25, regarding clarification of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) 29 CFR 1910.1200 container labeling requirements.

Labeling of Lead Chromate Under the Hazard Communication Standard

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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 1, 1987