Office of Environmental Health and Safety

  • March 18, 2025

    In response to the EPA's new methylene chloride regulation, the Princeton University Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is working with labs to ensure…

  • February 18, 2025

    EHS has seen an uptick in reports of a salty taste in local tap water. According to New Jersey American Water, this is due to recent use of salt on paved surfaces combined…

  • January 28, 2025

    In order ensure safe standards, EHS has initiated a survey for registration of 3D printers on campus. 

  • January 24, 2025

    Eye safety is the focus (pun intended) of our winter laboratory safety event at the E-Quad Cafe on Feb. 12 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

  • January 7, 2025

    EHS has introduced a new lab coat program, offering automated lab coat services, including inventory, inspection and laundering, to replace the previous system.

University Emergency Preparedness

Do you need to plan for or respond to an emergency? The Emergency Preparedness Page will help you prepare an effective response.

Reporting and Managing Safety Issues

Who is responsible for managing safety issues? How can you report or resolve a safety problem?

Request Forms and Tools

For quick access to the SHIELD database and some frequently used EHS forms

Training

For a listing of EHS training sessions and to arrange training or access online training.

News & Announcements

Compliance with New EPA Methylene Chloride Regulations

In response to the EPA's new methylene chloride regulation, the Princeton University Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is working with labs to ensure compliance with the stringent workplace protections outlined by the EPA.

Salty Taste in Tap Water Not a Health Concern

EHS has seen an uptick in reports of a salty taste in local tap water. According to New Jersey American Water, this is due to recent use of salt on paved surfaces combined with lower reservoir levels and does not pose a health concern.

Register Your 3D Printer

In order ensure safe standards, EHS has initiated a survey for registration of 3D printers on campus. 

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