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Hazard Communication

The use and storage of chemicals and other products may present a variety of hazards to Harvard University employees. This comprehensive Hazard Communication Standard has been developed to protect employees from the dangers associated with chemical substances used during the course of their work.

It is essential that established procedures exist to ensure that employees are free from any hazardous exposures and to promote safe, efficient, and productive performance.

The Hazard Communication Standard is designed to reduce the potential for occurrences of chemical-related occupational illnesses and injuries by:

• Providing specific procedures to identify and evaluate the chemical hazards in the workplace.
• Training employees on the hazards of the chemicals with which they work.
• Ensuring that all individuals at risk are adequately informed about the chemicals used and stored in their workplaces.

This standard is also intended to fulfill the compliance requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), General Industry Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), and the Construction Industry Standard (29 CFR 1926.59).