Health and Safety News For The Princeton Community • Vol. V No. I, Jan. 2021
Tigers Together, One Stripe Apart
The Princeton Playbook is a guide for our community to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The Playbook covers the four P's of COVID-19 mitigation: Prepare, Protect, Participate, Persist.
The Princeton COVID Resources website is a public health information hub for the entire University community, updated frequently as circumstances and policies change. Stay informed and stay safe with vital knowledge, guidance and FAQs.
NOTICE TO THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY: As of the date of this newsletter's publication, Princeton University has not yet been allocated any COVID-19 vaccine doses to distribute.

The University is preparing to hold vaccination clinics upon receiving a supply of vaccine doses as determined by the State of New Jersey. The University will notify the community when COVID-19 vaccine doses become available on campus.
Learn more and check for updates on the Vaccinations section of the Princeton COVID Resources website
Next Steps in Resumption of Research Activities
In December, next steps in the resumption of on-campus research and scholarly activities were announced in two memos and on the COVID-19 Research Operations page.

The update makes it possible for faculty, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in academic departments and institutes to request permission to work on campus.
Smell Something? It Might Be a Dry Drain
Recently, there have been several instances of unpleasant odors in laboratories that have elicited calls to EHS. In each case, the cause was dry sink and floor drain traps. 
EHS Departmental News
In November, EHS welcomed our newest team member, Colt Greer. As Sr. Program Manager for Radiation Safety, Colt acts as the face of the University’s radiation safety program, ensuring safe and compliant usage of all radioactive materials and radiation producing equipment on campus.

EHS Executive Director Robin Izzo was featured in a recent installment of #TellUsTigers, a social media series highlighting the work and perspectives of people in the Princeton University community. Robin shared insight into what meeting the challenge of COVID-19 has meant for her, reminding us of the ways this virus has had such profound impacts on both our personal and professional lives.

Princeton University’s 2019-2020 Report of the Treasurer included a prominent place for EHS, as the report highlighted our work in receiving, processing and delivering PPE for the campus community during the pandemic. Photos included in the report include those of Jamie McQuaid and Ryan Carney, Kelly States, Steve Elwood, Sean Farrell, Robin Izzo and Meagan Fitzpatrick. 

AROUND CAMPUS
SEAS announces 2020 Dale Grieb Safety Award
The Dale Grieb Safety Award is given annually by the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) to individuals making substantive and positive contributions to improving laboratory and workplace safety in SEAS.

Brian Wilson, a graduate student in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, was recently named the 2020 winner. READ MORE »
University focuses on health and safety as undergraduates return to campus
As undergraduates move back to Princeton for the spring semester, virtually every facet of the University is working to support the health and safety of the students, staff and faculty living and working on campus. READ MORE »
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Chemical Health and Safety Workshop
The ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety Workshop "Empowering Academic Researchers to Strengthen Safety Culture" takes place Sunday, Feb. 7, 2 to 6 p.m. ET by Zoom.
Upcoming EHS Trainings January - May 2021
 The following trainings are conducted virtually. Course registrants will receive a Zoom invite via email prior to training.

Bloodborne Pathogens For Researchers (Virtual)
Jan. 27 3 to 4 p.m. 
Feb. 18 4 to 5 p.m. 

Intro to Biosafety (Virtual)
Feb. 2 4 to 5 p.m.
March 10 4 to 5 p.m. 
April 8 4 to 5 p.m. 
May 4 4 to 5 p.m. 
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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.

Note: Instructor-led sessions will be conducted via Zoom. Meeting information for the Zoom session will be sent out shortly before the class. Additional information for the Zoom-based training sessions are available in the Guide for Virtual Lab Safety Training.

Upcoming dates for virtual sessions:

Laboratory Safety at Princeton University (Virtual)
Feb. 5, 16


To sign up for any virtual or online training session, go to: https://putrain.learn.com
Select Environmental Health & Safety under "Training By Department"
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