# Home ## Environmental Health and Safety Welcome We support Harvard University’s mission of teaching and research by promoting a culture of safety, health, environmental protection, and emergency preparedness. Our mission is to build and sustain a safe, healthy, and responsible Harvard. ![Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge](/sites/g/files/omnuum641/files/styles/hwp_28_10__1920x685/public/2025-03/Harvard%20Mass%20Ave%20Getty.jpg?h=52291dd0&itok=3SoAQbU4) ## Explore Our Services [### Buildings and Workplaces ](/buildings-and-workplaces)Safety for all buildings, facilities, workplaces, and operations. - [Download workplace safety toolbox talks](/resource/toolbox-talks "Toolbox Talks") - [Find EHS qualified vendors](/resource/service-contractors-and-vendors "Service Contractors and Vendors") ![Kennedy Street and Eliot House belltower in Harvard University Area reflex](/sites/g/files/omnuum641/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-06/AdobeStock_350934561_Editorial_Use_Only.jpg?itok=IB1Bu96q) [### Chemicals and Hazardous Materials ](/chemicals-and-hazardous-materials)Manage and work with chemicals and hazardous materials. - [Find chemical safety information and safety data sheets (SDS)](/chemicals-and-hazardous-materials#hazardous-workplace-chemicals "Chemicals and Hazardous Materials") - [Manage chemical inventories and door placards in LabCup and LabPoint](/resource/chemical-inventory-and-door-placard-system "Chemical Inventory and Door Placard System") - [Request hazardous waste pickups and supplies](/resource/waste-pickups-and-supplies "Waste Pickups and Supplies") - [Review chemical hazard designations](/resource/chemical-waste-hazard-and-sink-disposal-tool "Chemical Waste Hazard and Sink Disposal Tool") ![Hazard symbols on the chemical tank.](/sites/g/files/omnuum641/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-06/AdobeStock_4903735192.jpeg?h=3961c02b&itok=MAuYnWi1) [### Construction and Renovation ](/construction-and-renovation)Plan, design, and conduct construction and renovation projects. - [Enroll in the Contractor Safety Assessment Program (CSAP)](/resource/contractor-safety-assessment-program "Contractor Safety Assessment Program") - [Manage asbestos waste](/resource/asbestos-waste "Asbestos Waste") - [Review construction safety standards](/resource/construction-safety-standards-and-resources "Construction Safety Standards and Resources") ![Construction cranes next to a Harvard building.](/sites/g/files/omnuum641/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-05/GettyImages-2174021296.jpg?itok=W3Nboxmi) [### Emergency and Fire Safety ](/emergency-and-fire-safety)Emergency and fire safety, planning, prevention, and response. - [Download building evacuation plans](/resource/building-evacuation-plans "Building Evacuation Plans") ![Fire pull alarm on a wall.](/sites/g/files/omnuum641/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-06/AdobeStock_367543503.jpeg?h=334a0681&itok=AzN3ofXy) [### Ergonomics ](/ergonomics)Adjust your workspace to reduce ergonomic risks. - [Request a computer workstation evaluation](/ergonomics#computers-computer-workstations "Ergonomics") ![Office chair.](/sites/g/files/omnuum641/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-05/ergonomics.jpg?h=d0d91131&itok=mh0SDNLr) [### Lab Safety ](/lab-safety)Ensure safety and compliance for all lab-related work. - [Download lab labels and signs](/resource/lab-labels-and-signs "Lab Labels and Signs") - [Manage inspections in the Assessment and Inspection Management System (AIMS)](/resource/assessment-and-inspection-management-system "Assessment and Inspection Management System") - [Review lab inventories and door placards in LabPoint](/resource/chemical-inventory-and-door-placard-system "Chemical Inventory and Door Placard System") ![Lab equipment.](/sites/g/files/omnuum641/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-05/lab_safety.jpg?itok=n-zXVJ9K) ### Waste Management and Disposal Safely manage and dispose of waste following Harvard and regulatory requirements. [ Learn about waste management and disposal arrow\_circle\_right ](/waste-management-and-disposal) ![Harvard recycling and waste management truck.](/sites/g/files/omnuum641/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2025-06/5%208%2023%20Mem%20Drive%20and%20Dunster%20House%20009_0.jpg?h=b22b7bd0&itok=JFOG-yhY) ### Shipping and Transportation Ship research materials, hazardous waste, and other regulated materials within Harvard and around the world. [ Learn about shipping and transportation arrow\_circle\_right ](/shipping-and-transportation) ![Harvard Mail Services vehicle.](/sites/g/files/omnuum641/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2025-08/5%2012%2023%20Moving%20Out%20Day%20044_resized.jpg?h=0b639703&itok=yDdU8UPt) ## Who Are You? Find the information you need to live, work, and learn safely at Harvard. [### All Students, Faculty, and Staff ](/information-all-students-faculty-and-staff) ![People walking outside Widener Memorial Library.](/sites/g/files/omnuum641/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-07/GettyImages-2170020035.jpg?itok=1vBueWMH) [### Building and Operations Management ](/information-building-and-operations-management) ![Dorms and academic buildings in Harvard Yard.](/sites/g/files/omnuum641/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-07/GettyImages-157332318.jpg?itok=-1RyOkpY) [### Construction Project Managers ](/information-construction-project-managers) ![Person typing on a laptop with construction hard hats next to them.](/sites/g/files/omnuum641/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-06/AdobeStock_176796902.jpg?itok=yK_sKuz_) [### Labs and Research ](/information-labs-and-research) ![Lab space in the Science and Engineering Complex.](/sites/g/files/omnuum641/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-07/1%2010%2024%20Lab%20Safety%20009%202.jpg?itok=I8EFKIat) ### Environmental Health and Safety Department [ Contact EHS arrow\_circle\_right ](/contact-us) [ Learn about EHS arrow\_circle\_right ](/about) ![Straus Hall Dormitory at Harvard University](/sites/g/files/omnuum641/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2025-07/AdobeStock_310712437_Editorial_Use_Only.jpg?h=14e59a2e&itok=fqj4Nirf)