Monthly Spotlight Archive

December 2011, PPE - Harvard University has recently issued a Policy addressing the use of personal protective equipment in laboratories. More >>
November 2011, Influenza - Don’t get Sick with Influenza This Year! More >>
October 2011, Fire Safety - Cooking fires are the number one cause of home & university fires and fire related injuries. The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. More >>
August 2011, West Nile virus - This month Environmental Health Safety and Emergency Management highlights West Nile virus. More >>
August 2011, Huricane Safety Checklist - More>>
June 2011, Instructions for Injury and Illness Reporting and Investigation - This month Environmental Health Safety and Emergency Management highlights how to report and investigate workplace injuries and illnesses. More>>
April 2011, Portable Ladders - This month EH&S highlights how to select and safely use portable ladders. More>>
April 2011, Machine Shop Safety - Machine shop safety is a very important topic and the recent tragedy at Yale University highlights the need to use all machining and woodworking equipment safely. Emergency Management and Environmental Safety & Health (EMESH) collaborates with schools and departments to provide training, perform safety assessments for machine shops and to provide guidelines for the safe operation of machines and machine tools. More>>
April 2011, Portable Ladders - This month EH&S highlights how to select and safely use portable ladders. More>>
February 2011, Working at Elevations - This month the EH&S Spotlight will discuss the dangers associated with working on elevated surfaces and how employees can best protect themselves. More>>
January 2011, Basic Electrical Safety - This Month EH&S will discuss some basic electrical safety principles that apply to the majority of Harvard Employees. More>>
December 2010, Safe Winter Driving Practices - With winter upon us, EH&S would like to highlight safe winter driving practices in this Month’s Spotlight. More>>
October 2010, NIH rDNA Guidelines - The National Institutes of Health (NIH) requires researchers that work with recombinant DNA receive training on the Guidelines. This September Harvard University EHS has launched an online training to fulfill this requirement. To access the online training please go to the NIH rDNA Training. More>>
October 2010, Confined Space Identification - This Month EH&S will discuss how to properly identify a confined space and the training requirements for entering a confined space. More>>
September 2010, NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules Training - The National Institutes of Health (NIH) requires researchers working with recombinant DNA receive training on the Guidelines. This September Harvard University EHS has launched an online training to fulfill this requirement. To access the online training please go to the NIH rDNA Training. More>>
August 2010, Bicycle Safety - Bicycling is a great way to enjoy the campus, not worry about finding a parking space, and be environmentally friendly. This month EH&S will discuss basic bicycle safety More>>
July 2010, Poison Ivy - This month’s EH&S Spotlight covers facts about poison ivy, how to prevent exposure, and how to treat your skin should you become exposed. More>>
June 2010, Lead-Based Paint - This month’s EH&S Spotlight discusses facts about lead-based paint, proper methods of identification, preventing exposure, and correct deleading procedures. More>>
May 2010, Hot Work - This month's EH&S Spotlight highlights correct Hot Work Procedures. More>>
April 2010, Accident Reporting & Investigation - This month EH&S highlights the importance of reporting work place injuries. More>>
March 2010, CPR Response and Defibrillation - This month Harvard EH&S highlights the importance of early CPR response and defibrillation. Download PDF Factsheet
February 2010, Winter Driving Safety - The majority of traffic fatalities occur during the winter season. The two major contributors to this increased rate are driving while under the influence and dangerous road conditions. Download PDF Factsheet
Janaury 2010, Office Safety - This Month EH&S highlights safety procedures to reduce hazards and minimize injuries in an office environment. Download PDF Factsheet
December 2009, Snow Removal - With winter upon us please take time to review safe snow removal procedures. Download PDF Factsheet
October 2009, Personal Protective Equipment - With this month's spotlight we will highlight the importance of appropriately selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment. Download PDF Factsheet
September 2009, West Nile Virus - This month's spotlight highlights the dangers of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) along with West Nile Virus and how to best minimize the associated risks. Download PDF Factsheet
August 2009, Safe Lifting - This month's spotlight addresses proper lifting techniques, how to reduce the risk of a back injury and other general safe lifting tips. Download PDF Factsheet
July 2009, Heat Stress - With summer upon us, this Month's Spotlight reviews the dangers of heat stress, how to recognize heat related illnesses, safe outdoor work procedures and what to do in case of an emergency. Download PDF Factsheet
June 2009, Accident Reporting & Investigation - We go over how to properly respond to a work related injury or illness. Download PDF Factsheet
May 2009, Dumpster/Compactor Safety - Basic safety procedures to follow when using dumpsters or hydraulic trash compactors on campus. Download PDF Factsheet
March 2009, Hazard Communication - There are a number of jobs at Harvard that require the safe labeling and handling of chemicals. Employers are responsible for ensuring that workers are aware of the chemicals they work with, the associated hazards of those chemicals and how to mitigate those hazards. In this month's EH&S Spotlight, we highlight some basic elements of the University's Hazard Communication Program. Download PDF Factsheet
February 2009, Important Recall Information - http://www.fda.gov/?s_cid=peanut_recall_010
January 2009, Aerial Lifts - Working at elevation can pose several hazards to workers, by-standers in close proximity, and property. When using an aerial lift on campus, specific safety precautions must be followed. Please review this month's spotlight on aerial lifts to review proper safety procedures. Download PDF Factsheet
December 2008, Snow Removal - Slips, trips, falls, soft tissue injuries, use of chemical products and poor visibility are some of the safety hazards that result from snow, ice and snow removal. Take a moment to review the Safety Spotlight and try to practice some of these safe work practices when the snow flies this Winter. Download PDF Factsheet
November 2008, Safety Signage - Signs are an important means of communication and safety signage in particular can provide critical information about various hazards. Like any form of communication there are certain barriers to understanding that could obscure an important message. This month's Monthly Spotlight is intended to review some safety signs and to remind you that you should know the meaning of all the safety signs in your work areas. Download PDF Factsheet
October 2008, Construction Site Safety - If you are required to enter a construction site or if you are invited to tour or visit a construction site you should keep in mind some safety principles that will allow you to conduct yourself safely while you're on the site. This month's Spotlight reviews some basic information for members of the community that do not regularly spend time on a construction project. Download PDF Factsheet
September 2008, Residential/Dormitory Fire Safety - Each year in the United States, there are an estimated 1,300 fires in high school, private and prep school, and university dormitories. In less than 30 seconds a small flame can get completely out of control and turn into a major fire. It only takes minutes for thick black smoke to fill a building. In minutes a room can be engulfed in flames. Download PDF Factsheet

News Archive

(January, 2011) - Genie Lift Defect Notice
(May 19, 2010) - Off-Site Management of Asphalt, Brick & Concrete (ABC) Debris [PDF]
(May 17, 2010) - Off Site Management of Gypsum Board [PDF]
(May 14, 2010) - UPDATE: Dumpster Licenses [PDF]
(May 10, 2010) - Proposal for mandatory criminal sentences for willful violations for the OSHA standard.
(May 7, 2010) - UPDATED Environmental Health and Safety Management Policy
(May 7, 2010) - UPDATED CSAP Enrollment (PDF)
(April 22, 2010) - EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule - Lead-Safe Work Practices
(March 3, 2010) UPDATED Soil Management Facility List
(January 4, 2010) Job opening: EH&S Associate Biosafety Officer (REQ #37839)
(January 1, 2010) The University has released an updated Construction Environmental Health & Safety Standard effective January 1, 2010. The Standard, along with all documents and links related to construction EH&S can be found at the redesigned Construction Services Group website
(November 5, 2009) New City of Cambridge Dumpster Ordinance
(October 22, 2009) NEW: Safe Use of Laser Pointers and Registration of Laser Instruments with Embedded Lasers
(September 10, 2009) OEB, Peabody Museum, Anthropology Lab Safety Inspection Scheduling
(September 4, 2009) Emerging Trends: Constructability through Design Review & Collaboration by Jason Edic and Gary Cunningham
(August 21, 2009) Asbestos Waste Shipment (AWSR) Web-Based Tracking System
(August 19, 2009) MCB/OEB-Biolabs Lab Safety Inspection Scheduling
(August 5, 2009) Fact Sheet - Solid Waste Banned Materials [PDF]
(June 19, 2009)
Important RECALL information regarding Nestle Toll House Prepackaged, Refrigerated Cookie Dough. Click Here »
(May 29, 2009) SEAS/Physics/EPS Lab Safety Inspection Scheduling
(March 4, 2009) Northwest Lab Safety Inspection Scheduling
(January 5, 2009) Contractor Safety Assessment Program
(December 23, 2008) The University is releasing the Construction Environmental Health & Safety Requirements Manual beginning with contracts issued after January 1, 2009. The FINAL version is now available for review. Click on the image of the Manual on the right to download the FINAL version of the Manual. The Manual, along with all documents and links related to construction EH&S can be found at the Construction Services website.
(December 5, 2008) Contractor Safety Assessment Program
(November 14, 2008) The University is preparing to release the Construction Environmental Health & Safety Requirements Manual beginning with contracts issued after January 1, 2009. The DRAFT version is now available for review. Click on the image of the Manual on the right to download the DRAFT version of the Manual. The DRAFT Manual, along with all documents and links related to construction EH&S can be found at the Construction Services website.
(October 23, 2008) Miller Syncrowave Welding Machine Recall (PDF)
(September 30, 2008) UPDATED SPCC Online Training Course --now with audio narration (Harvard ID and PIN required)
(August 22, 2008) Biolabs, Fairchild and Bauer Lab Safety Review Scheduling
(August 13, 2008) Manitowoc Service Bulletin W08-010: 16000 Crawler Unit
(August 5, 2008) MassDEP's Air Quality Forecast
(June 23, 2008) NEW: ChemADVISOR MSDS Database (formerly known as OHS-MDL MSDS)
(June 6, 2008) Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International Due to Fire Hazard
(May 7, 2008) SEAS/Physics/EPS Lab Safety Inspection Scheduling
(May 1, 2008) NEW Safety Toolbox Talks: Compressed Gas Cylinders, Defensive Driving, Lifting Safety, Machine Guarding, PPE
(May 1, 2008) OEB, Peabody Museum, Anthropology Lab Safety Inspection Scheduling
(January 31, 2008) Please Note: Thyroid Scans / Bioassays are now conducted at the HIM Building Room B75
(January 23, 2008) FDA Warns Public of Possible Botulism Risk
(January 3, 2008) DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard

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