Spotlight on Safety

Health and Safety News For The Princeton Community, August 2025

EHS Safety Summer Camp!

SWAG ALERT! We're got cool swag on offer at our Safety Summer Camp, happening Wednesday, August 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frick Laboratory.

Enter to win a Bogg Bag with a Princeton beach towel and bucket hat, the perfect package for your next beach trip or woodsy outing! We will also have custom frisbees, ice cream, games and seasonal safety advice on a variety of topics.

Camp Themes and Activities

Games, Raffle, Giveaways and Treats!
Heat Safety
Biowaste and Glass Disposal
Waste Labeling
Updated Emergency Procedures
Special Guests: RIA and Export Controls

Frick Laboratory Atrium • August 6, 11am-1pm

EHS campus safety folks will be on hand at Frick to talk about Safe + Sound Week, which is coming up August 11-15. This year, the annual OSHA-sponsored event will feature a Safety Top Tiger recognition (winners get a shout-out and free t-shirt), as well as special promotions and outreach.

Princeton Emergency Management, the Fire Marshal's Office and EHS remind all staff, students, faculty and researchers to evacuate immediately and go to your building's designated assembly area in the event of a fire alarm. Do not re-enter the building unless cleared by first responders.

If you discover a fire, alert anyone nearby immediately and activate the fire alarm. Once outside the building, call 911. Learn more on the Princeton Emergency Management website by scanning the QR code above or clicking the button below.

Fire & Smoke Response Information

Research and Departmental News

Animal Care Receives Continued Full Accreditation

Following a triennial site visit to the University this spring, AAALAC International confirmed Princeton’s “excellent program of laboratory animal care and use.” Meagan Fitzpatrick, Assistant Director and Biosafety Officer at EHS, was instrumental in coordinating preparations for the health and safety aspects of the campus visit. Learn More on the RIA Website »

Princeton Makes Splash at CSHEMA

Fitzpatrick, along with Assistant Vice President of EHS Robin Izzo, Director for Research Safety Steve Elwood and Associate Director, Environmental Health Shaundree Davis attended and presented at the annual meeting of CSHEMA, the Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association, which took place July 13-16 in Seattle.

Meagan presented on vivarium hazard communication; Steve, on e-learning best practices and Princeton's new lab coat collection and distribution program; Shaundree shared lessons learned from a fire several years ago in a campus art studio; while Robin assumed duties as incoming vice president of CSHEMA for 2025-26.

Assistant VP of EHS Robin Izzo is vice president of CSHEMA for 2025-26.

Thanks For Your Shout-Outs!

We would like to thank everyone in the campus community who said "thank you" to an EHS staffer and shared kind thoughts for Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day in May. The notes and comments provided a big boost during a busy time of year!

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Upcoming Trainings

Intro to Biosafety

August 6, 10-11 a.m. Carl Icahn 101

Bloodborne Pathogens For Researchers

August 6, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Carl Icahn 101

Fire Extinguisher Training

August 19, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 200 Elm Drive, Room 105 (Public Safety)

Radioactive Materials Safety

Sept. 12, 2-4 p.m. Carl Icahn 101

Intro to Biosafety

Sept. 15, 1-2 p.m. TBA

Bloodborne Pathogens For Researchers

Sept. 15, 2-3 p.m. TBA

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Laboratory Safety at Princeton University (Online)

New researchers to Princeton University should complete the following steps as part of the online Laboratory Safety Training Sequence.

Complete the online components of the laboratory safety training: Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety 1-5 and Final Test, available at: https://putrain.learn.com
After completing the online components, sign up for and attend an instructor-led Laboratory Safety Training session.

Upcoming dates for instructor-led Laboratory Safety Training sessions:

Laboratory Safety at Princeton University

August 18

To sign up for a training session, go to:

https://putrain.learn.com

Select Environmental Health & Safety under "Training By Department"

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