Announcements
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EHS Director Izzo Elevated to AVP Position
EHS Executive Director Robin Izzo will be promoted to Assistant Vice President for EHS, effective July 1. The AVPs of EHS and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) will report directly to Laura Strickler, who will become Deputy Vice President...
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Emergency Preparedness Director to Coordinate Campus Planning, Response
As part of a major effort to expand the scope and efficacy of emergency management services and information on campus, Princeton University has hired Derek Ziegler to fill the newly-created position of Assistant Director for Emergency...
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New Hire Adds to EHS Radiation Safety Expertise
EHS has welcomed a new program manager for radiation safety. Colt Greer comes to Princeton with over a decade of experience in the field, most recently serving as the Sr. Health Physicist at Temple University and Temple Health System.
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Keep Drain Traps From Drying Out
Recently, there have been several instances of unpleasant odors in laboratories that have elicited calls to EHS. In each case, the cause was dry sink and floor drain traps.
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Dean For Research Announces Next Steps in Resumption of Activities
The Dean of the Faculty, Dean for Research and Acting Dean of the Graduate School have announced next steps in the resumption of on-campus research and scholarly activities in two memos and on the ...
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EHS Welcomes Three New Staffers
We can't say enough about the newest members of our EHS team, who have performed spectacularly despite diving into a new job in the midst of a pandemic, playing critical roles in preparing for, and ensuring, the safe resumption of operations on...
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Staying Safe and Well in the Home Office
The home office presents its own set of safety concerns that are easily overlooked in familiar surroundings.
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PPE Inventory Sought For COVID-19 Donations
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the University’s Emergency Management Group is asking Departments, Labs and Centers to inventory PPE.
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Vehicle Battery Charging Safety
Club cars can present hazards during charging. Follow these steps to ensure safe maintenance of electric carts and utility vehicles.
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Clear and Present Danger
Black ice is not really black, but perfectly clear ice on a paved surface. Do you know how to avoid this invisible hazard?
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A Fire Safe New Year's Resolution
A New Year's resolution is a tradition in which a person resolves to change an undesired trait or behavior, accomplish a personal goal or otherwise improve their life.
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Having a Safe Holiday? We're Checking it Twice!
Naughty, nice... which list are you on? This year's EHS holiday card reminds you to stay on the "nice" side of the ledger when it comes to practicing safety.
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Tips to Live By: Portable Electric Space Heaters
As the weather turns colder, many across the Princeton University campus will attempt to utilize portable electric space heaters to take the chill out of their work area.
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EHS Profiles Video: Joan Hutzly
If you've worked at Princeton University for more than a few years, you've collected some good stories. Lab Safety Specialist Joan Hutzly is no exception.
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Lab Safety Expert Cites Real-World Examples, Lessons Learned
UCLA chemistry professor Craig Merlic visited the Princeton campus to give a talk, “Enhancing Laboratory Safety and the Principles of Safe Research.”
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Talk: Enhancing Laboratory Safety and the Principles of Safe Research
Every laboratory researcher must continuously address a key question: What makes the laboratory safe and how can safety outcomes be improved?
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Safe + Sound 2019 Highlights Workplace Safety at Princeton
Safe + Sound Week, a nationwide event held each summer to recognize the successes of workplace health and safety programs, returns Aug. 12-18.
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Safety Doesn’t Take a Vacation
It may be Chacos weather outdoors, but proper attire is still essential in the laboratory. Standards of proper dress and PPE do not change when the weather heats up.
Proper Laboratory Attire
Remember the following rules of...
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Heat Safety: Know the ‘Real Feel’
When planning outdoor work during the summer, keep a close eye on the weather—and not just the raw temperature.
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Improper Disposal of Helium Tank Near-Miss
Recently, a University sanitation worker was operating a trash compactor on campus. Unbeknownst to the operator, someone had disposed of a closed helium balloon tank.
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