Spotlight on Safety
Health and Safety News For The Princeton Community
March 2024
Greening Up The Lab
Celebrate Earth Month with EHS at our spring SaFest event! Learn about the Green Labs Recognition Program and campus sustainability initiatives from our partners in Facilities and the Office of Sustainability.
Special guests will include John Pickering, founding partner of Evidn and Andlinger Center fellow, and Ted Borer of Campus Energy.
April 17 - 2:30-5pm - Icahn Atrium
Field Research Safety Workshop
EHS will be hosting the second Field Research Safety Workshop on Friday, March 15 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in McDonnel Hall A01. Lunch will be provided to all participants.
During the workshop, attendees will:
  • Learn safety strategies for addressing field research-specific risks;
  • Understand the important steps they need to take to prepare for their upcoming expedition;
  • Participate in critical conversations during directed case study; 
  • Meet with field research-related departmental representatives; and 
  • Complete a field research safety plan.

For more information, contact Meagan Fitzpatrick: meaganf@princeton.edu
Remote ID Required For Drones
The FAA's Remote ID rule goes into effect March 16. Visit the Princeton Drones website to learn more about the requirement and how Princeton students and researchers can fly devices not outfitted with Remote ID capability.
Prevent Rodent Pest Issues
EHS reminds you to take these steps to make your office or laboratory space less tempting to uninvited guests.
Store food in hard-walled plastic or glass containers with sealed lids. Rodents can smell and will eat through cardboard boxes and plastic bags.

Dispose of food waste in breakroom or kitchen waste containers. Avoid using waste containers in personal offices.

Clean up after parties and events. Be sure to put away excess food at the end of the work day.

Report any signs of pest problems early. If you see any signs of pests (droppings, missing food, holes in food containers, etc.), report the issue to Facilities as soon as possible via a work order.
Video: Brewing with Steve and Dan
Steve Elwood, Director for Research Safety at EHS, and Dan Day from the Office of Communications demonstrated the art and science of beer brewing during the 2024 Wintersession. Take a look at this highlights video!
Upcoming Trainings March - April 2024
Fire Extinguisher Training
March 14, 2-3 p.m. 200 Elm Rm. 105

Field Research Safety Workshop
March 15, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. McDonnell Hall A01

Fire Extinguisher Training
March 28, 10-11 a.m. 200 Elm Rm. 105

Computer Workstation Ergonomics Training
March 28, 2-3 p.m. TBD

Safety Management Fundamentals
April 3, 9 a.m.-noon. Louis A. Simpson MPR B60B

Building a Safety Culture
April 10, 9 a.m.-noon. Louis A. Simpson MPR B60B

Intro to Biosafety
April 10, 2-3 p.m. Icahn Laboratory Room 200

Bloodborne Pathogens for Researchers
April 10, 3-4 p.m. Icahn Laboratory Room 200

Fire Extinguisher Training
April 11, 2-3 p.m. 200 Elm Rm. 105

Advanced Safety Management
April 17, 9 a.m.-noon. Louis A. Simpson MPR B60B

Fire Extinguisher Training
April 25, 10-11 a.m. 200 Elm Rm. 105

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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
March 29

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