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Re: [DCHAS-L] Respect in Safety
Date:
Dec 15, 2022 12:26 UTC
Author:
Monona Rossol <0000030664c37427-dmarc-request**At_Symbol_Here**LISTS.PRINCETON.EDU>
From:
Daniel Kuespert <000015c5a28e7459-dmarc-request**At_Symbol_Here**LISTS.PRINCETON.EDU>
Subject:
[DCHAS-L] Respect in DCHAS-L
Date:
Dec 15, 2022 12:29 UTC
Reply-To:
ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**Princeton.EDU>
Message-ID:
<E1393287-50BB-4819-B9E3-7DC8A140828A**At_Symbol_Here**pm.me>
In-Reply-To:
I’m disappointed that when I post an invitation for people to contact me with stories of their negative professional experiences, the majority of the responses take petty issue with terminology.
I am certain all readers are aware of the connotations of the word
respect beyond the first dictionary definition. Indeed, ACS uses it in the same manner I do in its official publications: “Respect ensures that each person is treated with professionalism, integrity, and ethics underpinning all interactions.” [
https://www.acs.org/about/diversity.htm]
It has been made known to me that some of our younger Division members are reluctant to post to DCHAS-L and even to contribute to ACS Chemical Health & Safety because they feel they may be disrespected—treated uncivilly, if you prefer—by others on the list. I would ask all Division members to keep that in mind when responding to posts.
To return to my intended topic: If you have a story of disrespect in safety work (whether you were disrespected or doing the disrespecting) that has a useful lesson for others, particularly those just coming into the profession, please feel free to email me privately at
dkuespert**At_Symbol_Here**pm.me.
Regards,
Dan
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