Emergencies

Medical                     -  Dial 911
Harvard Police       -  617.495.1212
Operations Center -  617.495.5560
Emergency Guide (pdf)

Services

Online Tools

Laboratory Personnel

New Researcher Orientation

Introductory information for newcomers to Harvard University laboratories as well as Harvard-specific resources and information.

Laboratory Basics

Laboratory Waste

Medical Surveillance

Department Specific Safety Websites

MSDSs

Training

Emergencies

Emergencies

Important information to help labs prepare in advance for emergencies and react in the event of a fire, spill, or other emergency event.

Plans, Programs and Regulatory Information

Written policies and plans for safety working with chemical, biological, and radiological substances at Harvard.

Chemical Hygiene Plan

Radiation Safety Policies

Hazardous Materials Shipping

Hazard Information

Safety precautions for specific substances, agents, equipment, and materials used in the lab.

Chemicals

Biological Materials

Equipment Hazards

Ergonomics

Protect Yourself

Information about person protective equipment and measures you can take to protect yourself in the lab.

Personal Protective Equipment (gloves, goggles, etc.)

Engineering Controls (Hoods and other ventilation)

Work Procedures

General

Chemical

Radiation/Laser

Biological

Shipping and Storing Chemicals

Storing Hazardous Materials

Shipping of Hazardous Materials Transportation

Signs and Labels

Waste

Procedures and tools that provide assistance for the disposal of several types of regulated wastes generated by Harvard Labs

Hazardous (Chemical) Waste

Radiological Waste

Mixed Waste

Universal Waste (batteries, computer monitor, etc)

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