Article: OSHA clarifies "consumer product" exemption of HazCom.(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

In July 2004, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Letter of Interpretation to address a situation regarding the Hazard Communication Standard's (HCS) consumer product exemption. OSHA notes that their Letters of Interpretation apply only to the specific circumstances described; however, the information provided can be used as guidance for other related situations and employers can apply the information to those situations in their facilities. The letter included the following statement: "A company uses sealed batteries known as Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) batteries as backup emergency power for computers and telephone systems. It is the ...

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