Announcements
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Contest: Safety Suggestions for Alyea Demonstration
Hubert N. Alyea was a legend at Princeton, a brilliant, energetic professor of chemistry and evangelist for science and innovation.
He was also a showman, well-known for his eye-popping demonstrations utilizing smoke and pyrotechnics,...
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Video: Leading a Safe Research Lab
Holden Thorp is chair of the National Academy of Sciences Committee on Creating a Culture of Safety in Academic Chemical Research.
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Take Precautions to Prevent the Spread of Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
University Health Services reports an increase in cases of conjunctivitis, or pink eye, on campus.
Conjunctivitis is spread through personal contact such as shaking hands, or touching an object or surface with germs on it, then touching...
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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.
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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
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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Science Olympiad Comes to Princeton University
On Saturday, Feb. 4, Princeton University hosted its inaugural Science Olympiad invitational tournament.
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Super Bowl Food Safety: Don’t Sweat It
With Super Bowl Sunday right around the corner, make safe food storage, handling and preparation part of your game plan.
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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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Shutting out Radon at Princeton
The state of New Jersey is promoting radon testing this month. Princeton University maintains a comprehensive program for mitigating exposure in campus buildings.
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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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Giving Ice the Boot
Ever wonder how different winter boots measure up in a slip test? Scientists at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute devised a test to give winter boots a traction rating.
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Keeping the Holidays Green—and Less Wasteful
This time of year, everyone loves greenery—so why not be a little green? The season of giving is a great time to give a thought to reducing waste and consuming less energy.
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Safety Director’s Roundtable Comes to Princeton
The EHS Director’s Roundtable, a bi-yearly event bringing together university safety administrators from around the country, is hosted this week by Princeton University.
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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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Biosafety Stewardship Month: Focus on Sharps Safety
Biosafety stewardship month is an opportunity to call attention to biosafety policies, practices and procedures in the laboratory.
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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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