Health and Safety News For The Princeton Community • Vol. VII No. 5, Nov. 2023
Field Research Safety to be Highlighted at EHS Event
Our traveling "road show" of safety demonstrations and giveaways comes to the Great Hall in Guyot on Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sa[Fest] in the Wild features information on field research: shipping and travel, gear, wilderness safety best practices and more. There will be giveaways, including a custom water bottle, snacks and raffle prizes.

If field research plays any part in your work, whether domestically or internationally, be sure not to miss this informative event.
EHS will be promoting Sa[Fest] In the Wild at TigerTrot on Nov 17. Look for our table in the registration area of Dillon Gym beginning at 2 p.m. We'll be handing out Cliff Bars and swag!
Win a Fenix HM50R V2.0 Rechargeable Headlamp or NOLS Med Kit 4.0 first aid kit in our Sa[Fest] raffle!
Thanksgiving Waste Pickup Notice
For the Thanksgiving holiday week, chemistry and physics (Frick and Jadwin buildings) will be serviced by the waste pickup vendor on Tuesday, Nov. 21, so requests should be in no later than Monday, Nov. 20 by the close of business. (5 p.m.)
The rest of campus will be serviced on Wednesday, Nov. 22. These requests can be submitted no later than Tuesday by 5 p.m.
Winter is Coming! Stay Safe and Injury Free
This was the scene on Alexander Street in Princeton five years ago this week when the region was hit with an unexpected early-season snowstorm.
It's not too early to be thinking about winter safety! Follow these tips for getting around campus in snowy and icy conditions:

  • Prepare for winter weather by staying informed of the forecast.

  • Wear appropriate footwear and outerwear. Consider wearing snow boots for traversing campus pathways and parking lots.

  • Plan your route and allow extra travel time. Slow down and take shorter strides when walking in areas that could be slippery.

  • Melting and refreezing can lead to slippery areas. Report icy conditions to the Facilities Service Center at 8-8000.

  • Use handrails on steps and stairs.
Safety Course Reaches Milestone
The three-session Supervising for Safety course taught by Kelly States has seen its 100th graduate, an impressive cohort of supervisors and managers equipped to be campus leaders for safety. Learn more on the EHS website and sign up in the Employee Learning Center at princeton.edu/training.
FRIA Approved For Forrestal Helistop
The drone oversight program at Princeton has secured a FAA-recognized identification area (FRIA) at the Forrestal Helistop, the area designated for research and recreational drone flights at Princeton.

As a result of the designation, drone pilots operating within the bounds of the FRIA are not required to use devices with Remote ID capability. Drone operators outside of FRIAs must be compliant with Remote ID, a registration system and "digital license plate" for device identification, by March 2024.

Green Labs Recognition Program
Environmental Health and Safety, in partnership with the Dean for Research and the Office of Sustainability, is developing a green labs certification program to recognize excellence and raise awareness for sustainable adjustments in operations, procurement and waste management. 

The effort, part of the EVP's Sustainability Pilot Initiative, will kick off in 2024 with the development of a tiered certification program for Principal Investigators to assess their lab’s operations against key sustainability markers.

Labs successfully meeting these markers will be recognized with awards and other incentives. Stay tuned for more to come on this exciting program!

If you wish to participate, please contact Robin Izzo at: rmizzo@princeton.edu
Wintersession Courses With EHS Staff
EHS will be sponsoring a half-day Field Research Safety Workshop at Wintersession. In addition, Steve Elwood will be reprising his popular course on homebrewing with Dan Day. Registration opens Dec. 11 for the January 2024 event. Learn more on the Wintersession 2024 website.
Upcoming Trainings Nov. 2023 - Jan. 2024

Computer Workstation Ergonomics Training
Nov. 20, 2-3 p.m. Frist Campus Center Rm. 206

Fire Extinguisher Training
Nov. 30, 2-3 p.m. 200 Elm Rm. 105

Intro to Biosafety
Dec. 5, 10-11 a.m. Jadwin Hall A08

Bloodborne Pathogens for Researchers
Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Jadwin Hall A08

Computer Workstation Ergonomics Training
Jan. 25, 2-3 p.m. Location 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.

  1. Complete the online components of the laboratory safety training: Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety 1-5 and Final Test, available at: https://putrain.learn.com
  2. 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
Nov. 21
Dec. 8
Dec. 19
Jan. 5

To sign up for a training session, go to:
Select Environmental Health & Safety under "Training By Department"
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