Department of Environmental Health
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Occupational / Industrial Exposures
Occupational health is dedicated to improving the health and safety of people in the workplace by examining the impact of various occupational hazards such as:
- noise
- radiation
- heavy metals
- bacteria
- stress
Research in occupational health is founded on a philosophy of creating safe and healthy work environments for all. Our mission is to integrate scientific knowledge, recommended regulatory standards, and public health best practices to protect the well-being of workers across a variety of industries and to promote work environments where individuals can thrive.
We are committed to advancing the science of occupational health to promote workers’ health and overall well-being and to protect their rights to a safe and healthy workplace.
Faculty
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Related Resources
Harvard Chan Education and Research Center (ERC) for Occupational Safety and Health
The mission of the Harvard Chan ERC is to provide a broad, multidisciplinary educational experience involving student and faculty collaborations in the classroom and on research and service projects..