Announcements
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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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Employees 'Caught in the Act' of Being Safe
Over the Summer, EHS fanned out around campus handing out "You've Been Caught" cards to employees demonstrating safe work practices.
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Online Training for sUAS Operators at Princeton
Princeton faculty, staff and students interested in flying sUAS, including drones and model airplanes, can now access training on the Employee Learning Center.
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ACS Lab Safety Workshop for Graduate Students
The American Chemical Society is sponsoring a workshop to educate graduate students about lab safety culture and promoting safety in their schools.
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Princeton EHS Marks Safe + Sound Week
Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs in the workplace.
Princeton University EHS is a supporting partner of Safe + Sound Week 2018, which takes place...
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Spotlight on Safety: July 2018
Wouldn’t it be nice to have good vibrations and fun, fun, fun all summer long? EHS can help!
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Princeton EHS Honored at CSHEMA Annual Conference
Princeton EHS is very pleased to report that we have been awarded the Complete Safety Award of Honor at the CSHEMA 2018 Annual Conference in Baltimore.
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Beat the Heat With These Summer Safety Tips
Summer is the season for working and playing outdoors at Princeton. It’s also the time to emphasize the importance of preventing and treating heat-related illness.
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UV Awareness: Beginning to See the Light
While most of us think of summer sun and surf when we think of Ultraviolet (UV) dangers, there are other sources of UV light that are less obvious.
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Need to Surplus Old Lab Equipment? Trust the Process! (And EHS)
A few years ago, an old centrifuge came into a repair shop with no information about its history.
The only clue the machinist had was some sticker residue that indicated it might have been from a lab that used radioactive materials. ...
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Nassau Hall Project Highlights Health, Safety During Construction
Princeton’s Nassau Hall, a University and national historic landmark, will undergo extensive restoration from June 2018 through March 2019.
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