Building a strong safety culture and being prepared in the event of an emergency is a strong priority for MTL. The MTL community must review emergency preparedness plans and become familiar with procedures before performing any work. In the event of an emergency, should you need assistance, contact the emergency preparedness coordinator.
Chemical Hygiene Plan
The Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) is required to be read and understood for researchers and lab supervisors working within the lab. The Chemical Hygiene Plan is a campus wide requirement for all MIT/MTL personnel. You must certify completion by signing this online form.
- Emergency Contacts:
- MIT Police: 617-253-1212
For Police, Fire, Ambulance emergencies, contact MIT Police at any time by dialing 100 from a campus VoIP phone, 617-253-1212 from any phone, or by using a blue emergency phone. We strongly recommend that you program this number into your phone.
- Facilities-related emergency repairs: 617-253-4948
During normal hours, notify the EHS coordinator. If unable to reach a staff member or the building problem occurs after hours, contact the MIT Operations Center for 24/7 facilities-related emergency repairs, dial 617-253-4948.
- MIT Health urgent care line: 617-253-4481 option 5
MIT Health 24-hour phone assistance is available for urgent, but non-life-threatening emergencies. Dial 617-253-4481 to receive advice for non-life-threatening medical emergencies at any time. For life-threatening emergencies, contact MIT Police immediately.
- MIT Police: 617-253-1212
- Emergency Management
- The Emergency Management Office maintains the Emergency Response Guide. It is strongly recommended that you review this information to familiarize yourself with campus emergency protocols.