All members and professional guests of the Department of OEB, the Harvard University Herbaria, the Museum of Comparative Zoology, and the Museum of Natural History should be familiar with the elements of the Safety Program.
Each individual has an interest in a safe learning and working environment. Therefore, each shares responsibility with the University for establishing and maintaining this environment.
Harvard Environmental Health & Safety
Harvard's Environmental Health and Safety Department (EH&S) provides guidance and information through their web site. Everyone should make themselves familiar with the information available from EH&S, including the on-line training programs. In particular, those who work in laboratories are required to complete Hazardous Waste Training annually.
Material Safety Data Sheets
The Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP)
Emergencies - 24 Hours
Building Evaculation Plans
Contact
Questions and comments may be addressed to Rebecca Chetham at: rchetham@oeb.harvard.edu
