DCHAS-L Discussion List Archive
Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2006 08:29:05 -0400
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From: List Moderator <esf**At_Symbol_Here**UVM.EDU>
Subject: DCHAS-L Survey results
Here is the statistical breakdown of the DCHAS-L survey results,
along with a short demographic analysis of the list membership.
Thanks to everyone who participated.
- Ralph
SURVEY RESULTS
Total responses = 75
Total DCHAS-L readership = 1166 individual, 26 digest, 258 nomail
Total DCHAS membership = 1450
Overall list rating 3.99 out of 5
Traffic level
About right 64
Too little 11
Topic areas
Lab safety 44 yes, 1 no
Pilot plant 15 yes, 4 no
Industrial 21 yes, 3 no
Other safety 7 yes, 1 no
Job postings 13 yes, 4 no
CHAS News 21 yes
ACS news 5 yes, 8 no
Membership news 6 yes 5 no
Other topics 2 yes
Open membership
Yes 35
No answer 12
No 28
Many "yes's" suggested that membership be opened only to other
organizations, particularly AIHA. Many people were concerned about an
increase in the "noise" leve of the list. I intend to control this
through the moderation process.
SELECTED COMMENTS
* I think a list of members (with areas of specialty) would be
valuable for those agreeable.
* Lab safety often has very inexperienced folks writing and
responding to messages, with predictable outcomes. CHAS-L should
strive to elevate the level of thinking and quality of discussions.
* More information on hygiene qualifications, on-line educational
opportunities etc
* One of the latest emails (a short tutorial) on the international
standards for MSDSs was of great interest to me. Occasionally, such
a tutorial on issues of common interest would be a good idea. ACS
news should be limited to that which directly concerns the Division.
* I am retired now, but have been able to share information with
others. Always with the statement - see this is what ACS Division
membership can do for you.
* It is interesting to see what problems other CHOs etc. have to deal
with.
* Informative subject lines are helpful - lets one know if the e-mail
is something to be read immediately or later if time permits.
* I find the information very useful. The experience of the members
along with practical application is very valuable.
* Don't want the traffic to get to busy or I'll have to unsubscribe.
* Question: What is the Chemical Safety Committee within ACS? It
seems to duplicate the mission of Div. of CHAS.
* As a fairly new person in the safety field, I appreciate the
ability to have easy access to a group of people with a broader range
of knowledge and experience, so I for one thank you for the time and
effort to keep such a list up and running.
LIST DEMOGRAPHICS
Domain distribution
.edu = 385 (25%)
.org = 57 (4%)
.com = 927 (65%)
.gov = 52 (4%)
.mil = 13
.net = 161
* Canada 32 (2%)
* United Kingdom 12
* Italy 5
* Japan 5
* Mexico 5
* Saudi Arabia 5
* United States 1,338 (92%)
* Others (38)
Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Cocos (Keeling)
Islands, 1 Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece,
Hong Kong, India, Israel, Kenya, Malaysia,,Oman, Peru, Portugal,
Republic of Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey,
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