Fire Safety

Fire Safety

The prevention of fire in a Harvard building or facility requires the vigilance and care of all building occupants, Building and Facilities Management, Trades personnel, and Contractors.  A critical component is to educate and heighten the awareness of students, staff, and facility managers about the importance of day-to-day fire safety and fire prevention measures.

Department Contact

Mark Collins
Associate Director of Occupational & Facilities Safety
617.496.7168

Department Update

EH&S is developing a simple Fire Life Safety Checklist that can be used by Building Managers, or designated staff, to quickly evaluate common fire code violations and fire hazards.

Did You Know?

Running propane or other fuel-powered equipment indoors can cause deadly amounts of carbon monoxide to build up quickly inside rooms and other enclosed work areas. Exposure symptoms may not be detected until it’s too late.