Laboratory Personnel
New Researcher Orientation
Introductory information for newcomers to Harvard University laboratories as well as Harvard-specific resources and information.
Laboratory Basics
- OSHA Lab Standard Summary
- Information on Select Agents
- Incidental Exposure to Lab Animals (Cambridge Campus)
- General Handling Precautions for Radioactive Materials
- Recommend Practices for Work with Fume Hoods
- Safety in Academic Chemistry Laboratories (by American Chemical Society)
- Safe Use of Laboratory Animals at the Harvard Longwood Campus
Laboratory Waste
Medical Surveillance
- Cyanide Information (Longwood)
- Exposure to Potential Blood borne Pathogens Incidents
- Hepatitis B Vaccine Information
Department Specific Safety Websites
- Chemistry & Chemical Biology
- Division of Engineering & Applied Sciences & Physics
- Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology
- Center for Astrophysics
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.
- Cambridge Emergency Response Guide
- Longwood Campus Emergency Response Guide
- MSDSs
- Broken Mercury Thermometers
- Creating a Biological Spill Kit
- Radiation Emergency Procedures
- Evacuation Procedures for Labs
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
- Radiation Safety Manual
- Dosimetry/Alara Policy
- Pregnant Worker Policy
- Bioassay Guidelines
- X-Ray Policy Manual
- Laser Safety Manual
Hazardous Materials Shipping
- DOT/IATA Training
- DOT/IATA Shipping Procedures
- DOT Security Plan
- DOT/IATA Resources
- Hazardous Material / Dangerous Goods Shipping Resources
- Labelmaster for UN Packagings and DOT Labels
- Boston Tag & Label for DOT Markings and Labels
- Lab Safety Supply for UN Packagings
Hazard Information
Safety precautions for specific substances, agents, equipment, and materials used in the lab.
Chemicals
- Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
- CLIPS: Chemical-Specific Fact Sheets (by American Chemical Society)
- Cole-Parmer: Chemical Resistance Database
- Cyanide Information (Longwood)
- Ethidium Bromide
- Guidelines for Working with Perchloric Acid
- High Hazard Chemicals Related to Chemical Hygiene Plan and Fume Hood Program
- Peroxidizable Materials
- Potentially Unstable Compounds
- Safety in Academic Chemistry Laboratories (by American Chemical Society)
- WHO/NIOSH International Safety Cards
Biological Materials
- HIV Fact Sheet
- HCV Fact Sheet
- HBV Fact Sheet
- Anthrax Fact Sheet
- Botulinum Toxin Fact Sheet
- Measles Fact Sheet
- Plague Fact Sheet
- Smallpox Fact Sheet
- SARS Fact Sheet
- Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers Fact Sheet
Equipment Hazards
- Replacing Fluorescent Light Tubes in Fume Hoods
- Replacing UV Bulbs in Biosafety Cabinets
- Centrifuge Safety
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
- Guidelines for Working with Perchloric Acid
- Safety in Academic Chemistry Laboratories (by American Chemical Society)
Radiation/Laser
Biological
- Incidental Exposure to Lab Animals (Cambridge Campus)
- Safe Use of Laboratory Animals at the Harvard Longwood Campus
Shipping and Storing Chemicals
Storing Hazardous Materials
- Chemical Reactivity Worksheet
- Hazardous Waste Storage Compatibility Briefs
- EPA Chemical Compatibility Chart
- RCRA Chemical Waste Compatibility List
- Mallinckrodt Specialty Chemicals Co's Chemical Compatibility List
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
- Hazardous Waste Labeling Tool
- Hazardous Waste Pickup Request
- Hazardous Waste Online Training
- Hazardous Waste Picture Guide
- Hazardous Waste Compliance Tips
- Tips for Lab Minimization
- FAQs
- Chemical Reactivity Work Sheet (NOAA)
- RCRA Hazardous Waste Compatibility List
- Sink Disposal Guidelines
- DEA Controlled Substance Disposal Guidelines
Mixed Waste
