Lab Design & Maintenance

Accident, Injury & Illness Reporting
Conservation Lab Safety
Emergency Guidance
Ergonomics
Lab Closeout & Decontamination
Lab Design & Maintenance
Lab Fire Safety
Lab Inventory Management & Door Placarding
Lab Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Lab Processes & Equipment
Lab Safety Assessments & Inspections
Lab Setup & Management
Lab Waste Management
Makerspace Safety
Nano Science & Technology
Pregnancy & Reproductive Health
Shipping & Transporting Research Materials

Lab Design & Maintenance

We provide lab building system design, operation, and maintenance guidance, including:

  • Fire separations, detection, and alarms
  • Toxic gas delivery and monitoring systems
  • General and local exhaust ventilation systems
  • Emergency equipment

EH&S can review equipment supplied as part of lab infrastructure.

Lab Ventilation Management Program

The Lab Ventilation Management Program (LVMP) is a safety-driven energy-saving initiative for specific buildings in schools with research labs. EH&S closely works with researchers to understand their lab processes, develop localized ventilation solutions, and monitor for changes that could negatively impact air quality.

Resources

EHS Guidelines for Design
Hazardous Gas Manual
Isoflurane Exposure Control Operational Guidelines
Lab Fume Hood Recommended Work Practices
Lab Ventilation Management Program
Snorkel Exhaust Arm Best Practices

Department Contact

Office
617-496-3797
lab_safety@harvard.edu

Chiu Oan Ngooi
617-872-3730
chiuoan_ngooi@harvard.edu

Did You Know?

September is National Preparedness Month. Do you know where to find the emergency procedures (with specific emergency contacts) posted in your lab and what you would do if immediate action is needed? An online version of the general Emergency Response Guide for your campus is also available through the Emergency Guidance Program.