Chemical Safety
Chemical Safety
EH&S provides services designed to minimize the risks associated with the use of hazardous chemicals in research, teaching, and conservation laboratories; and laboratory support facilities. We also help the laboratory community ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations addressing chemical use in these areas.
Department Contact
Office
617.496.3797
Howard Herman-Haase
Senior Chemical Safety Program Officer
617.495.2186
617.496.3797
Howard Herman-Haase
Senior Chemical Safety Program Officer
617.495.2186
Department Update
EH&S has made arrangements with VWR to supply sharps containers for sharps that are contaminated with chemicals and not with infectious materials.
Did You Know?
Misuse of flammable liquids has caused 20% of laboratory fires, according to a National Fire Protection Association study.







