There are many opportunities, large and small, for researchers to practice an ethos of sustainability in the laboratory.
Welcome to the Office of Environmental Health and Safety
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Spotlight on Safety: April 2018
The April 2018 Spotlight On Safety newsletter is bursting with great information on staying safe, being green and all things EHS!
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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Joan's' Pet Peeves: Inaccurate and Outdated Signs and Labels
Nearly every day I see a sign, label or some other type of posting that is not accurate or is outdated.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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Work Outside? Beat the Heat With These Summer Safety Tips
Summer is the season for working outdoors at Princeton. It’s also the time of year when we emphasize the importance of preventing and treating heat-related illness.
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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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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 weath
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Those who work frequently with EHS may have spied some fresh faces of late as safety specialists Brittany Armstrong and Sean Farrell recently joine
