Laboratories
Laboratories
We provide services to assist the University in proactively managing biological, chemical, physical, and radiological hazards in academic and research laboratories. Our goal is to work cooperatively with faculty, scientists, and students to reduce hazards and risks.
Assessment and control of biological hazards including recombinant and synthetic DNA, infectious agents, and human materials
Minimization of risks associated with the use of chemicals in laboratories and laboratory support facilities
Campus-specific guidance and tools on how to respond to a variety of emergency types
Information and services to support fire safety measures in Harvard's residential, academic, research and administrative facilities
Safe laboratory work practices that address a wide variety of hazards, regulatory frameworks, and functional areas
Working safely with ionizing (materials and X-rays) and non-ionizing (lasers, magnets, etc.) sources of radiation
Department Contact
Office
617.496.3797
Mary Corrigan
Associate Director for Laboratory Safety Programs
617.496.4746
John Dembrowsky
Associate Director for Laboratory Safety Services
617.432.4725
617.496.3797
Mary Corrigan
Associate Director for Laboratory Safety Programs
617.496.4746
John Dembrowsky
Associate Director for Laboratory Safety Services
617.432.4725
Department Update
As of March 1, 2013, EH&S is working with the remaining 14% of labs to complete their lab rosters within our recently launched Training Management System, so that all labs and departments can more easily track the training history of their personnel.
Did You Know?
Cuts from forcing glass tubing into stoppers or plastic tubing are the most common kind of laboratory accident, according to the National Research Council's "Prudent Practices in the Laboratory," and can be avoided by using cut-resistant hand protection.