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MIT combines the characteristics of a small city with those of a sprawling,
multidisciplinary research facility. In this complex environment, the
EHS Office is the primary resource for providing expertise and advisory
services for hazard assessment and control.
Working with MIT's departments, laboratories,
and centers (DLCs), we assess hazards in many areas
of activity - from general safety (electrical equipment,
fire and explosives safety, construction safety),
to working with potentially hazardous materials
(radioactive, biological, chemical), to assistance
in designing research protocols and work routines
that minimize the risk of injury.
Drawing on the collective expertise of the MIT
community, we recommend controls that minimize
risk for individuals and the environment while
also supporting the achievement of primary objectives
for research and academic activities. Controls
may include changes in work practices, use of personal
protective equipment, or the adoption of engineering
controls.
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