Code of Ethics
Objective
These canons provide standards of ethical conduct for Occupational Hygienists as they practice their profession and exercise their primary mission, to protect the health and well-being of working people and the public from chemical, microbiological and physical health hazards present at, or emanating from, the workplace.
Canons of Ethical Conduct
Occupational Hygienists shall:
- Practice their profession following recognised scientific principles with the realisation that the lives, health, and well-being of people may depend upon their professional judgement and that they are obligated to protect the health and well-being of people.
- Counsel affected parties factually regarding potential health risks and precautions necessary to avoid adverse health effects.
- Keep confidential personal and business information obtained during the exercise of occupational hygiene activities, except when required by law or overriding health and safety considerations.
- Avoid circumstances where a compromise of professional judgement or conflict of interest may arise.
- Perform services only in the areas of their competence.
- Act responsibly to uphold the integrity of the profession.
