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Online Tools

Tools for Laboratories

• ChemTracker - Chemtracker is a tool for Cambridge laboratories to use to perform their inventories.
  • Chemtracker Instructions
• Gas Cylinder Analysis
• List of Chemicals of Interest [ChemTracker]

Tools for Non-Laboratory Facilities

• Facility letter
• DHS List of Chemicals of Interest
• DHS Chemicals of Interest worksheet

Tools for Longwood (HMS/HSDM/HSPH) Laboratories and Non-Laboratory Facilities

• Longwood Lab Hazard Database - This database is provided for HMS, HSDM, and HSPH (Longwood, Southborough and One Kendall) laboratories to update their inventories.
• Longwood CFATS Worksheet for Laboratories and Associated Rooms
• Longwood CFATS Worksheet for Non-Laboratory Facilities

Resources

• Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Critical Infrastructure: Chemical Security

Last updated on January 16, 2008

Chemical Facility
Anti-Terrorism Standards

There are strict new government regulations concerning the possession of certain hazardous chemicals. The Department of Homeland Security has created Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) to prevent the intentional misuse of these materials through theft, sabotage, or attack.

CFATS requires laboratories and some non-laboratory facilities to estimate the types and quantities of chemicals contained within the Department of Homeland Security’s Chemicals of Interest (COI) list. Please note the COI list varies for laboratories and non-laboratories. In addition to reporting, some facilities will be required to develop site security plans, implement trainings, and maintain comprehensive records.

In February 2008, Harvard University completed its initial inventory phase of CFATS.

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