As a new year begins in the laboratory, take a fresh look at your chemical inventory and waste disposal practices.
Welcome to the Office of Environmental Health and Safety
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Chemical Management: New Year, New Look
As a new year begins in the laboratory, take a fresh look at your chemical inventory and waste disposal practices.
Here are some key things to look for:
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Winter Wellness: Don’t Let Safety Slip!
Whether guarding against frostbite or cleaning snow off a car, be sure to think safe when the temperature plummets.
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This Holiday—Don't Be Like Bob!
The Princeton EHS holiday card this year features our version of a funny meme, starring the nonplussed "Bob."
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It’s Official: Tigers Love TigerSafe!
With over 2400 downloads, the TigerSafe app has become an integral part of the campus culture at Princeton.
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New Laboratory Safety Training Curriculum Launched
The Office of Environmental Health and Safety has launched an important update to the laboratory safety training curriculum.
The new course has two parts:
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Fisher Announces Recall of Aluminum Liquid Nitrogen Dewars
Thermo Fisher Scientific is conducting a recall of certain aluminum liquid nitrogen dewars.
These dewars are intended for storage of liquid nitrogen and scientific samples in liquid nitrogen.
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Biosafety Month 2018 Highlights Culture of Safety
October 2018 marks the 5th anniversary of Biosafety Month, an annual opportunity to highlight safe research practices for professionals working with biological materials.
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Fire Prevention Week: Prepare, Be Aware
Fall’s cooler weather means a return to home heating and increased cooking, making October a great time to talk about fire safety.
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Online Training for sUAS Operators at Princeton
Princeton faculty, staff and students interested in flying sUAS, including drones and model airplanes, can now access training on the Employee Learning Center.
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Princeton EHS Marks Safe + Sound Week
Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs in the workplace.
Princeton University EHS is a supporting partner of Safe + Sound Week 2018, which takes place August 13-19.
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Princeton EHS Honored at CSHEMA Annual Conference
Princeton EHS is very pleased to report that we have been awarded the Complete Safety Award of Honor at the CSHEMA 2018 Annual Conference in Baltimore.
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UV Awareness: Beginning to See the Light
While most of us think of summer sun and surf when we think of Ultraviolet (UV) dangers, there are other sources of UV light that are less obvious.
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Need to Surplus Old Lab Equipment? Trust the Process! (And EHS)
A few years ago, an old centrifuge came into a repair shop with no information about its history.
The only clue the machinist had was some sticker residue that indicated it might have been from a lab that used radioactive materials.
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Nassau Hall Project Highlights Health, Safety During Construction
Princeton’s Nassau Hall, a University and national historic landmark, will undergo extensive restoration from June 2018 through March 2019.
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Greening Up The Lab: Sustainable Research Practices
There are many opportunities, large and small, for researchers to practice an ethos of sustainability in the laboratory.
The most impactful of these center around the themes of conservation, waste reduction and resource management.
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Pedestrian and Bike Safety On and Off Campus
As a walk- and bike-friendly community, many of us at Princeton try to get out from behind the wheel as much as possible, especially when the weather is warm.
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Two New Safety Specialists Join EHS
Those who work frequently with EHS may have spied some fresh faces of late as safety specialists Brittany Armstrong and Sean Farrell recently joined the team.
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Dear EHS: Waste Disposal, Ergonomics and X-Rays
Dear EHS is a new feature highlighting and answering questions related to health, safety and proper procedures for maintaining a safe environment on campus.
Got a question? Send it to ehs@princeton.edu
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Joan's' Pet Peeves: Inaccurate and Outdated Signs and Labels
Nearly every day I see a sign, label or some other type of posting that is not accurate or is outdated.
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Don’t Let an Inconvenience Become an Injury
Dropping a bottle, breaking a glass – we’ve all been there.
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Health and Safety Resolutions: 18 For '18
Not all New Year's resolutions are created equal. We at Princeton EHS believe efforts to improve safety should be at the top of everyone's list.
In honor of the brand new year and the 21st century's coming of age, we offer 18 health and safety resolutions for 2018. Keep them well!
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EHS Safety Supply Marketplace Debuts
Need a quick and easy way to order lab safety supplies? EHS is proud to announce a new online ordering feature for Princeton University researchers and lab managers.
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EHS Donates Supplies to Hurricane Relief
In response to a call for donations, the Princeton University Office of Environmental Health & Safety is donating personal protective equipment to hard-hit Puerto Rico.
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Workplace Injury? Treat It. Report It.
No matter how small or seemingly minor the incident, the same rules apply: get it treated, and report it to EHS.
Wherever you work on campus—in a lab, providing services, keeping facilities and operations running smoothly, or mostly at a desk—there’s always a risk of injury.
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National Biosafety Month Puts Focus on Best Practices
October is National Biosafety Month, an annual initiative from the National Institutes of Health Office of Science Policy.
The NIH and the University’s Environmental Health and Safety office encourage you to promote biosafety in the lab by focusing on the following.
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Stay Safe With New Tiger Safe App
There's safe... and there's tiger safe. Launched in September, Tiger Safe is Princeton’s official health and safety app for the campus community.
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Training and Laboratory Access Policies at Princeton
New to Princeton? If you work in a lab or with hazardous materials, there are some basic policies you must know.
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Safety Far From Eclipsed at ACS Meeting Thanks to Princeton Team
Three Princeton EHS staffers played prominent roles at the American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition, held Aug. 20-24 in Washington D.C.
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EHS Launches 'Spotlight on Safety' Newsletter
The Princeton University Office of Environmental Health and Safety has launched a new newsletter, Spotlight on Safety.
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EHS Honored With Friend of Facilities Award
On May 4, representatives from Environmental Health & Safety were presented with the Friend of Facilities Award at Palmer House on the Princeton Campus.
The Friend of Facilities Award recognizes individuals and teams outside of Facilities who work as partners to support the department’s mission.
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New Drone Policy—and Website
Princeton has finalized a campus policy for the recreational and research use of drones.
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Bat Protocol: What Should I Do If a Bat Gets Indoors?
Spring is the most likely time for unwanted house calls from bats, though bat entry into residential areas can happen any time of year.
If you discover a bat in your living space on campus, the University recommends the following actions.
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New Waste Removal Plan Streamlines Pick-Ups
As of March 8, 2017, Princeton University has instituted a new waste removal and collection process for the main campus.
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Focus on Eye Safety and Injury Prevention
When it comes to safety awareness in March, the eyes have it.
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FDA Issues Ban on Powdered Examination Gloves
The Food and Drug Administration has banned powdered surgeon’s gloves, powdered patient examination gloves and absorbable powder for lubricating surgeon’s gloves.
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Chemical Exposure: How Much is Too Much?
When determining acceptable exposure limits for potentially hazardous substances, there are several measures to draw from.
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New OSHA Walking-Working Standards Released
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has updated its Walking-Working Surfaces standards specific to slip, trip, and fall hazards for general industry.
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What is an Autoclave?
Autoclaves use water, pressure, and heat to create superheated steam that kills microorganisms and spores.
Autoclaves at Princeton are used to decontaminate certain biological waste and sterilize media, instruments and lab ware.
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Steps to Preventing Foodborne Illness
September is food safety month, and as students return to campus for the new school year, there are plenty of reasons to remember the importance of safe food handling.
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New Hoverboard Fire Safety Policy
So-called “hoverboards”—self-balancing, hands-free scooters—have become very popular in recent years.
Unfortunately, some hoverboards are prone to overheating, creating safety risks for users.
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Know Your Hazard Symbols (Pictograms)
Hazard symbols have come a long way from the rudimentary drawings used to designate poison in the early 1800s.
As a result of updated OSHA chemical labeling requirements, 2016 marks the first full year of adoption of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) in the U.S.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used in almost every work environment on campus.
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Respirator Use
Concerned about airborne exposures? Contact EHS to request an exposure assessment to determine if respiratory protection is necessary.
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Workplace Safety
The Workplace Safety program evaluates and controls hazardous conditions to reduce the frequency and severity of injuries to faculty, students, and staff.
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Biological Safety
The Biological Safety Program provides guidance to facilitate safe and responsible research with biological agents that can cause disease or be harmful to humans.
News & Announcements
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Whether guarding against frostbite or cleaning snow off a car, be sure to think safe when the temperature plummets.
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The Princeton EHS holiday card this year features our version of a funny meme, starring the nonplussed "Bob."
