Spotlight on Safety

Health and Safety News For The Princeton Community, Dec. 2024

Holiday Shipping and Waste Pickup

EHS has some useful considerations for labs to plan for a safe holiday period and help avoid any unexpected disruptions.

Key Dates

Hazardous Waste Collection

  • Thursday Dec. 19
  • Thursday Jan. 2
  • Note – there will be no waste pickup on Dec. 26.

Research Material Shipping

  • Friday, Dec. 13 (before close of business): Submit hazardous shipping requests for any shipments planned for shipping before Jan 2.
  • Dec. 16-18: Shipping requests will continue to be reviewed and assistance provided depending upon available personnel.
  • Dec. 18-Jan. 1: No hazardous/regulated shipments or review of shipping requests.
  • Jan 2: Normal shipping services resume.


RMW

  • Regulated medical waste will continue to be collected by building services during the holiday break. 

More information on lab safety and security over the holiday break is available on our website.

Lab Planning For the Holidays

EHS Launches New Lab Coat Program

EHS is introducing a new Lab Coat Program in partnership with Cintas, offering automated lab coat services, including inventory, inspection and laundering, to replace the current system.


The lab coat collection and distribution program will help students and researchers focus on their research by providing a convenient way to maintain clean, safe and properly fitting lab coats for all lab workers. 

Kick-Off Event

In-person distribution and lab coat sizing at distribution locations takes place Dec. 18-19, 2024. EHS will assign the lab coat you need based on the hazards present in your lab.

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Lewis Thomas, Ground Level

Frick, B Level

Engineering Quad E Wing

Learn more on the EHS website:

EHS Launches New Lab Coat Program

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Upcoming Trainings December 2024


Building a Safety Culture

Dec. 16, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. New South 7th Floor Conference Room 705


Advanced Safety Management

Dec. 18, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. New South 7th Floor Conference Room 705


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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


Dec. 17 Jan. 3, 14, 31


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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