From: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**Princeton.EDU> On Behalf Of Daniel Kuespert
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2022 7:29 AM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**Princeton.EDU
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Respect in DCHAS-L

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