Interpretation on availability of emergency information 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.

October 25, 1986

Leo J. Sioris, Pharm.D.
Assistant Managing Director
Minnesota Regional Poison Center
640 Jackson Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101

Dear Mr. Sioris:

This is in response to your letter of June 9, 1986 concerning the availability of emergency information under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), reference 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Your question and our response is as follows:

Question:

Do emergency information lines have to be operated 24 hours per day, or for some other specified time period?

Responsible party for MSDSs and labelling of imported chemicals.

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.

 

 

Use of physical versus mailing address of the responsible party listed on the MSDS.

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.