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DOL - U.S. Department of Labor

Definition The U.S. Department of Labor, DOL, is charged with preparing the American workforce for new and better jobs and ensuring the adequacy of America's workplaces. It is responsible for the administration and enforcement of over 180 federal statutes including those covering workers' wages, health and safety, employment and pension rights, equal employment opportunity, job training, unemployment insurance and workers' compensation programs, and collective bargaining. DOL also collects, analyzes and publishes labor and economic statistics. DOL's web site is http://www.dol.gov/. Additional Info The DOL includes the Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) as well as the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). An organizational chart of the DOL is available.

OSHA compliance materials and all kinds of workplace safety materials are available at Safety Emporium.

MSDS Relevance

OSHA is by far the most relevant aspect of the DOL with respect to Material Safety Data Sheets. OSHA is the DOL agency that requires MSDS's as part of 29 CFR 1910.1200, the Hazard Communication Standard.

Some MSDS's may reference MSHA (see above) with respect to respirator requirements.

Further Reading

• DOL laws and regulations, including compliance information for small businesses.
• View the latest DOL Federal Register releases.

See also: NIOSH, OSHA, MSHA

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