Health and Safety News For The Princeton Community • Vol. VII No. 1, Feb. 2023
Sa[Fest] Comes to SEAS!
Sa[Fest], our traveling "road show" of safety demonstrations and giveaways, comes to the E-Quad Cafe (located in C Wing) on Feb. 15, 16, and 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature important safety information along with prizes and treats. Attend each day for unique themes and promotions, and to talk with and learn from your favorite EHS professionals.
Wishing Jackie Wagner a Fond Farewell
On Jan. 12, EHS and many friends and colleagues from across the University celebrated the career of Jackie Wagner, assistant director and biosafety officer at Princeton for 14 years. Jackie was feted with gifts, speeches and custom table settings highlighting her work in infectious disease, lead paint, mold, animal and food safety.
Custom table settings were designed by Joan Hutzly, Lynne Brown, Halina Staniszewska and Chelsea McDonnell.
Robin Izzo baked one of her famous themed cakes for the occasion.
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Departmental News: New Positions, Titles
Meagan Fitzpatrick
Meagan Fitzpatrick has been named Assistant Director and Biosafety Officer, filling the vacancy and biological safety responsibilities left by Jackie Wagner upon her retirement. Meagan joined EHS in 2020 as Senior Safety Specialist assigned to the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS).
Kelly States
Kelly States is now the Director of Campus Safety and Health, in recognition of her leadership of the workplace and occupational safety team and EHS operations. Kelly is celebrating 25 years with Princeton University.
Steve Elwood
Steve Elwood is now Director for Research Safety, in recognition of his leadership of all of the research safety programs, including chemical safety, biological safety, radiation safety and management of hazardous materials.
Colt Greer
Colt Greer was promoted to Assistant Director and Radiation Safety Officer following his appointment as the institutional Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) in June 2022.
Supervising For Safety Program Starts Feb. 23

The Supervising for Safety certificate program begins a new round of classes on Feb. 23. The three-session program is designed to help supervisors become proficient leaders for safety.

Attendees can register for all upcoming sessions on the Employee Learning Center. If you have questions, contact Kelly States at 258-2648 or kstates@princeton.edu.
New Podcast Episode

The EHS Stories podcast has dropped a new episode, "Blue’s Clues: A Medical Mystery, a Shocking Diagnosis and the Hunt For a Cure." Find out how and why Robin Izzo became involved in a bizarre medical case and a hospital's desperate efforts to track down an improbable cure—right here in Princeton!

EHS Stories is available on the EHS50 website as well as most major streaming platforms.
Fire Extinguisher Training
This class provides a general overview of the different classes of fire, the proper use of a portable fire extinguisher and important safety tips to keep in mind. Each participant will have an opportunity to extinguish a simulated fire. See schedule below for dates and register at princeton.edu/training.
Upcoming Trainings February-May 2023

Intro to Biosafety
Feb 9, 10-11 a.m. LTL Room 118
March 8, 10-11 a.m. PNI A03
April 3, 2-3 p.m. Ichan 101
May 9, 10-11 a.m. LTL 005

Bloodborne Pathogens for Researchers
Feb 9, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. LTL Room 118
March 8, 11 a.m.- noon. PNI A03
April 3, 2-3 p.m. Ichan 101
May 9, 11 a.m.-noon. LTL 005

Fire Extinguisher Training
Feb 9, 2-3 p.m.
Feb 23, 2-3 p.m.
March 9, 2-3 p.m.
March 23, 2-3 p.m.
April 6, 2-3 p.m.
All classes: 200 Elm Drive, Room 105 (Public Safety)

Radioactive Materials Safety
Feb 21, 2:30-4 p.m. LTL Room 117

Supervising For Safety (Part 1-3):

Safety Management Fundamentals
Feb 23, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. New South 7th Floor Training Room

Building a Safety Culture
March 8, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. New South 7th Floor Training Room

Advanced Safety Management
March 22, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. New South 7th Floor Training Room

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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
Feb 13
March 3
March 14
March 31

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