Employers are responsible for training new employees on 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 11, 1988

Mr. Frank L. Pellegrini
Suite 400 Chouteau Center
133 South Eleventh Street
St. Louis, MO 63102

Dear Mr. Pellegrini:

This is in response to your letter of January 6, to Mr. Denver Holt, Area Director or our St. Louis Area Office, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) August 24, 1987, expanded rule for the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS).

Retraining employees who have been previously trained by another employer.

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 6, 1988

Mr. Blasdel A. Reardon
Chief Executive Officer
Reardon Industries, Inc.
Post Office Box 18067
Cincinnati, Ohio 45218

Dear Mr. Reardon:

This is in response to your letter dated February 26, addressed to Senator John Glenn concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard.

The employer must provide the 1910.1200 verbal training in a language that is comprehensible.

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 10, 1988

Dr. Richard F. Andree
Executive Vice President
Safety & Health Management
Consultants, Inc.
161 William Street
New York, New York 10038

Dear Dr. Andree:

This is in response to your letter of March 7, regarding the training requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Hazard communication requirements for commercial ink cartridges

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 27, 2015

Ms. Kristen Schulz
Environmental Resources Management, Inc.
9825 Kenwood Road, Suite 100
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242

Dear Ms. Schulz:

Training programs for the Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO) and for the Hazard Communication standard are not satisfied solely by merely providing employees written documentation.

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, 2005

Withheld

Dear Withheld:

Application of OSHA PEL for nitric oxide as 8-hr TWA to pregnant employees.

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.

 

Requirements of the HCS and the employer's ability to rely on a manufacturer's hazard determination.

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.

 

OSHA Training Standards Policy Statements

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.

U.S. Department of Labor

Assistant Secretary for
Occupational Safety and Health
Washington, D.C. 20210

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April 28, 2010

Interim Guidance on Enforcement of the revised 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.

December 2, 2013

 

Building and Construction Trades Department - 04/06/2007

 

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
TRADES DEPARTMENT, AFL-CIO,
LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL
UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, and
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD
OF TEAMSTERS,

Petitioners,

v.