MSDS requirements for salt

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, 1993

The Honorable Richard G. Lugar
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Congressman Lugar:

This is in response to your letter dated January 13, to Ms. Frances McNaught of the Department of Labor. Your letter has been forwarded to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for response.

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.

 

Interpretation on whether "an equivalent electronic information system" could be used in lieu of MSDSs to satisfy 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.

July 6, 1990

Betty J. Dabney, Ph.D.
Managing Editor
TOMES Plus Information System
Micromedex, Inc.
600 Grant Street
Denver, Colorado 80203-3527

Dear Dr. Dabney:

Fall Protection at residential construction sites.

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 29, 1994

The Honorable Peter W. Barca U.S. House of Representatives 1719 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Barca:

Thank you for your letter of September 16 on behalf of your constituent Mr. Rodney Hirsch concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) requirements for fall protection at residential construction sites.

Response to request for OSHA endorsement of a distributor's program for downstream transmittal of MSDSs.

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 13, 1989

Mr. James L. Fries
Executive Director
American Veterinary Distributors
Association
106 West 11th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64105

Dear Mr. Fries:

This is in regard to your letter of November 18, 1986, regarding a proposed system for downstream transmittal of material safety data sheets as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) 29 CFR 1910.1200. Please accept my apology for the delay in response.

Hazard determination and MSDS requirements under the Hazard Communication Standard (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.

October 24, 1988

Mr. Jeremy Millstone
Policy Analyst
Jellinek, Schwartz, Connolly
& Freshman, Inc.
1350 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20005

Dear Mr. Millstone

This is in response to your letter of October 3, addressed to Assistant Secretary, John A. Pendergrass, regarding hazard determination and material safety data sheet requirements under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Material Safety Data Sheet Requirements 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.

May 12, 1988

Material safety data sheets for liquid plant food.

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 21, 1988

Mr. A.Y. Schultz
President
Schultz Company
Post Office Box 173
St. Louis, Missouri 63043

Dear Mr. Schultz:

This is in response to your letter of February 9, regarding the need for material safety data sheets for your liquid plant food.

OSHA policies concerning employees working at home.

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.

November 15, 1999

Mr. T. Trahan
CSC Credit Services
652 North Belt East
Houston, Texas 77060

Dear Mr. Trahan:

Thank you for your August 21, 1997 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Directorate of Compliance Programs (DCP), requesting information on OSHA's policies concerning employees working at home. We apologize for the delay in responding.

OSHA policies concerning employees working at home.

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.


Mr. T. Trahan
CSC Credit Services
652 North Belt East
Houston, Texas 77060

Dear Mr. Trahan:

We are hereby withdrawing our letter to you dated November 15, 1999, which was written in response to your letter of August 21, 1997, requesting information on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) policies concerning employees working at home.