Interpretation of "high degree of acute toxicity" under the laboratory 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.

July 30, 1990

MEMORANDUM FOR: LINDA ANKU

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

FROM: PATRICIA K. CLARK DIRECTOR DESIGNATE DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

SUBJECT: Laboratory Standard

This is in response to your memorandum of May 1, requesting interpretation of "high degree of acute toxicity" under the laboratory standard, 29 CFR 1910.1450.

Labeling of secondary containers in laboratories 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.

November 10, 2014

Caroline Boisclair, Safety Engineer
SUNY College of Nanoscale Science & Engineering
253 Fuller Road
Albany, New York 12203

Dear Ms. Boisclair:

Whether employers may designate an outside consultant as the Chemical Hygiene Officer under 1910.1450.

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 15, 2008

Mr. Jeffrey S. Carter
Dvirka and Bartilucci Consulting Engineers
330 Crossways Park Drive
Woodbury, NY 11797-2015

Dear Mr. Carter,

Thank you for your letter dated November 21, 2007 to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the permissibility of a consultant acting as the designated Chemical Hygiene Officer for a laboratory under 29 CFR 1910.1450. I apologize for the delay in responding to your letter.

Standard Entitled "Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories"; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of the Information-Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

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    66:50214-50215
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. ICR-1218-0131 (2001)]

Standard Entitled "Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories"; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of the Information-Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Request for comments.