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Occupational Health Services

Harvard University

Our mission is to protect and promote the health and safety of Harvard’s workforce through collaborative, prevention‑focused, and adaptive occupational health service excellence that supports the University’s devotion to exceptional teaching, learning, and research.

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Our Services

Occupational Health Services (OHS) provides services to Harvard faculty, staff, and researchers who work with or may be exposed to:

  • Biohazardous materials, such as human bloodborne pathogens, cell lines, or tissues
  • Animal or animal-related hazards
  • Hazardous materials, including chemical, physical, or radiological agents 

OHS provides these services at no cost to eligible Harvard workers.

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Location and Hours

Our locations are by appointment only. Email ohs@harvard.edu to schedule an appointment.

All medical emergencies: Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Non-emergency research exposures: Call the Exposure Response Call Center (ERCC) at 1-866-360-8100.

The ERCC is an additional resource for exposure risk assessments and does not provide acute medical care. For medical emergencies, call 911.

Cambridge

Suite 125N
124 Mount Auburn Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

Longwood

Suite 015 (Basement)
Harvard Medical School Gordon Hall
25 Shattuck Street
Boston, MA 02115

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