Announcements
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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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Fireworks Are Not Toys! Celebrate Safely
In 2018, New Jersey enacted legislation that made “non-aerial fireworks” such as hand-held sparklers, ground-based sparklers, poppers, and snappers legal in the state.
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Lightning Safety: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!
Recent severe weather in the Northeast is a good reminder of the danger of thunderstorms.
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Elements of Safety Poster a Big Hit at ACS Conference
At the American Chemical Society National Meeting and Expo in Orlando, Princeton EHS unveiled a Periodic Table of the Elements of Safety.
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Indoor or Outdoor, Allergy Complaints Spike With the Season
Shaundree Davis, Senior Program Manager for Industrial Hygiene at Princeton EHS, has seen the phenomenon before.
In the first half of April, pollen production begins to go up rapidly in Central New Jersey, and calls to her office...
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March is National Ladder Safety Month
To mark Ladder Safety Month, Princeton EHS is highlighting the essential principles of ladder safety.
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Got Batteries to Recycle? EHS Has the Charge
EHS has been charged (see what we did there) with the collection and disposal of recyclable batteries around campus.
Before you shoot us an email or give us a ring, however, make note of the following requirements and procedures for...
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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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EHS Holding Peroxide Amnesty Day
All peroxide formers submitted for Peroxide Formers Amnesty Day will be removed without cost to your lab.
Submit materials by Oct. 30. In the future, labs will be responsible for the high disposal cost of expired...
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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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