Health and Safety News For The Princeton Community • Vol. VI No. 2, April 2022
Mobility Safety Campaign: Be Nice on Your Device
Princeton Transportation and Parking Services, in partnership with EHS and others, has launched a mobility safety campaign targeting use of scooters, bikes and golf carts on Princeton's campus.

A video shows the Princeton Tiger reacting to his own unsafe behavior and learning a valuable lesson about safety and etiquette from Campus Dining, DPS and Athletics.
Look for further initiatives including improved mobile device parking and pathway design, new campus signage and additional safety campaigns.
Staff Profiles: Research Safety
The research safety group at Princeton EHS oversees health and safety policies and procedures for a wide variety of research disciplines. Learn more about Colt Greer, Steve Elwood and Meagan Fitzpatrick.
EHS Departmental News
Kelly States Profiled For Volunteer Work With Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Associate Director for Campus Safety and EHS Operations Kelly States was featured in a series of articles from Human Resources promoting staff volunteerism. Kelly has been a Big Sister to 13-year-old Carter since 2016.
EHS to Host CSHEMA Symposium
EHS will play host to the fall symposium of the Campus Safety Health and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA), which will bring higher education health and safety experts from around the country to Princeton in October.
For Campus Emergencies, Call 911 on Cell Phone or Land Line
For many years, Princetonians were instructed to call 609-258-3333 on their cell phones in case of emergency to ensure the call reached campus dispatch. This is no longer necessary: 911 can be called on any phone to reach emergency services.
Remember, the TigerSafe App offers quick-touch 911 as well as non-emergency numbers for Public Safety and other local police departments. Use the "Get Help" button on the home page.
Fume Hoods: Go With the Flow
EHS has updated its information on the maintenance and use of fume hoods in the laboratory. Go to the EHS website to learn more about this vitally important equipment.
Lab Equipment Clearance and Release
EHS has created a graphic to clarify the process for removing equipment from a laboratory building. Click here or on the chart below to get more information on the EHS website and view a larger version of the chart.
COVID Updates: Masks, Signage and Clinics
With the lifting of the mask mandate in March, face coverings are optional in most University spaces, with some exceptions. Learn more on the Safe Practices page of the Covid Resources site.

'Wear a face covering inside' signs may be kept on exterior doors. Building visitors are encouraged to use the QR code on the sign to read the updated guidance. Departments can find PDF versions of approved COVID-19 signs for printing, as well as more information about building signage, on the EHS website.

Departments may still order KN95 masks through EHS at cost, which is .53 per mask, using the COVID-19 PPE and Supply Request Form. KN95 masks are found under the category “Eye and Face.”

There are no vaccination clinics scheduled to be held on campus at this time. Use the state's Vaccine Appointment Finder or vaccines.gov to search for and schedule an appointment in our area.
If you have questions, send an email to covidvaccines@princeton.edu or call the University's COVID Connector telephone support line. Customer service agents are available at 609-258-7000 during University business hours from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST
See the Covid Resources website for updates and campus announcements.
UAS Flights Move to Forrestal

Due to construction of the Lake Campus in West Windsor, the authorized location for campus drone operations has moved to the Forrestal Campus, 10 minutes up Route 1 in Plainsboro.

Use of the Forrestal Helistop for flying sUAS is available by approval only to Princeton University students, faculty and staff. Learn more on the Princeton UAS website.
Hazardous Waste Collection

Mark your calendar: Mercer County household hazardous waste collection and electronic recycling takes place at the Dempster Fire School (350 Lawrence Station Rd.) on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 8am-2pm.

Another collection event will take place Sept. 10 at this same location. See the Mercer County website for more information.
Upcoming Trainings April - June 2022

Intro to Biosafety
May 3 4-5 p.m. PNI A02 

Bloodborne Pathogens For Researchers
May 18 4:30-5:30 p.m. LTL 005

Radioactive Materials Safety
May 25 2:30-4:30 p.m. LTL 222

Intro to Biosafety
June 7 4-5 p.m. PNI A02

Bloodborne Pathogens For Researchers
June 15 10-11 a.m. LTL 005
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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
April 29
May 10
May 27
June 7
June 24
The 5/27 session will be in McDonnell Hall 201A. All other sessions will be in McDonnell 103A.
All sessions are from from 3-4:30 p.m.

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