The standard does not require employers to use hazardous chemical rating systems. Dietrich's letter indicates that the office is using an alternative labeling method that includes a rating system and that this system is burdensome. Examples of alternative labeling methods are the Hazard Material Information System (HMIS), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and American National Standard Institute (ANSI) systems. The HCS allows the employer to use an alternative labeling method as long as the written Hazard Communication Program adequately addresses the issue. Dietrich's dental office a hazardous chemical from a labeled container is transferred into another container and the chemical is not intended for the immediate use of the employee who performs the transfer, then the employer must ensure that the new container is labeled properly. As previously stated, original hazardous chemical containers are required to be properly labeled by the chemical manufacturer, distributor, or importer. Dietrich's office is labeling all hazardous chemical containers. The using employer has the responsibility to ensure that each container of hazardous chemical in the workplace is labeled, tagged, or marked with the following information: Iii) Name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party. I) Identity of the hazardous chemical(s) Specifically, section (f) of the HCS requires the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party to label, tag, or mark containers of hazardous chemicals leaving their workplaces with the following information:

The HCS establishes labeling requirements that must be met by the chemical manufacturer, importer or distributor.

MAKE THE RATING AND LABELING OF HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS, as required by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard of August 24, 1987, (.1200) THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR RATHER THAN HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL. Dietrich provided the following suggestion for reducing health care costs: Barbara Dietrich, addressed to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), on the labeling requirements of hazardous chemicals under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). Thank you for your letter of April 28, on behalf of your constituent Ms.

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