Announcements
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Eyewash Station Use and Maintenance
It is critical to know proper procedure for using an eyewash station in case of emergency.
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Employees Can Request Access to their Records
OSHA regulations require employers to make available upon request certain medical records and all exposure records of employees who are exposed to toxic substances or hazardous agents.
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Staff Profiles: The Campus Safety Team at EHS
The campus safety group at Princeton EHS works to promote safe practices, reduce hazards and respond to workplace incidents around campus.
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EHS Safety Event Welcomes Research Community
EHS is holding a gala Lab Safety Homecoming event at McDonnell Hall on Oct. 26. The celebration features games, prizes, vendors and a catered lunch and talk by lab safety expert Mary Beth Mulcahy.
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Robin Izzo Honored with Presidential Achievement Award
Robin Izzo, executive director of the Princeton University Office of Environmental Health and Safety, has been named a 2020 President’s Achievement Award recipient.
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New survey of researchers finds high compliance with COVID-19 measures
A new survey of Princeton researchers has found strong compliance with the University’s guidelines designed to protect health and safety during the pandemic.
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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.