From: TILAK CHANDRA <0000058f112ac338-dmarc-request**At_Symbol_Here**LISTS.PRINCETON.EDU>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Thoughts?
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2019 19:59:57 +0000
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Hi:

I believe you need to change the behavior of this researcher/PI; unsafe to safe behavior.  It can be difficult, nevertheless possible.

 

Good luck.

 

Tilak

Tilak Chandra, Ph.D.

Chemical Safety Specialist

UW-Madison

tilak.chandra**At_Symbol_Here**wisc.edu

Ph. 608-890-0255

       608-622-9761 (Cell)

 

"--our job in safety is to make the task happen, SAFELY; not to interfere with the workÉ" Neal Langerman

 

 

 

From: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU> On Behalf Of Tiffany Freedman
Sent: Friday, August 02, 2019 2:26 PM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Thoughts?

 



Good afternoon all!

 

I know as safety professionals we've all faced some very interesting situations, but I was curious as to everyone's thoughts on a situation similar to the one below. 

 

How did you approach the situation?  What did you try that worked?  What did you try that maybe didn't work as well as you had hoped? Maybe the problem wasn't completely solved but it improved? Did you have to reach out for assistance?  I know we all have different environments and experiences and it's these differences that make our shared experiences invaluable.

 

Situation:

 

A renowned researcher is bringing in large sums of funding and greatly adding to the prestige of a facility/institution.  This individual, however, has repeatedly demonstrated a disregard for safety. Others in the group are aware of this but are reluctant to comment.  They wonder how/why this individual can continue operating in this manner.

 

Thanks so much for your thoughts! 

 

Regards,

Tiffany

 

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