Hazard Communication

Accident, Injury & Illness Reporting
Aerial Lifts/Fork Lifts
Asbestos Operations & Maintenance
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Bloodborne Pathogens
Confined Space
Cranes & Hoists
Driver Safety
Electrical Safety
Ergonomics
Fall Protection
Hand & Portable Power Tools
Hazard Communication
Hearing Conservation
Hot Work
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Lead Paint
Lockout-Tagout
Machine Shop Safety
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Service Contractor Safety
Toolbox Talks

Hazard Communication

The Hazard Communication Standard is designed to reduce the potential for occurrences of chemical-related occupational illnesses and injuries.

The Hazard Communication program establishes procedures and training information to ensure that the hazards associated with chemical substances used in Harvard University operations are communicated to all employees.

Documents
Hazard Communication Container Labeling Guide
Hazard Communication Fact Sheet
Hazard Communication Toolbox Talk - English
Safety Data Sheet Quick Reference
Tools
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
External References
Comparison of NFPA 704 to HazCom 2012 Label
OSHA - Global Harmonization System - Labels Quick Card
OSHA - Global Harmonization System - Pictogram Quick Card
OSHA - Global Harmonization System - Safety Data Sheets Quick Card
OSHA - Hazard Communication Topic Page
OSHA - Hazard Communications Standard

Department Contact

Christopher Rowell
Associate Director of Occupational Safety
617.496.8894

Did You Know?

Make sure all machine safe guards are in place at all times so that moving parts are not a danger to you and other workers nearby. If machine safety guards are removed due to maintenance ensure that LOTO protocols are closely followed.