Monthly Spotlight Archive
- 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
- (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)
- (October 17, 2008) Laboratory Waste Guide (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
