3.0 Getting Started (Preparation and Planning for EHS)

There are a number of environmental, health and safety (EHS) issues to consider in establishing a new laboratory or workspace at MIT. The following sections describe EHS Rules and regulations and MIT's requirements and provide guidance on meeting these requirements while getting started doing research or work at MIT.

3.1 EHS Rules and Regulations

3.2 PI/Space Registration

3.3 Potential Hazards Identification

3.4 Potential Hazards Assessment

3.5 Emergency Preparedness and Response

3.6 Pollution Prevention

3.7 EHS Planning and Integration with Operations

3.8 Integrating EHS Into Operations

3.9 Establishing and Updating Targets, Objectives, and Action Plans