Code of Ethics for the Practice of Occupational Hygiene

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:
1. Practice their profession following recognise 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.
2. Counsel affected parties factually regarding potential health risks and precautions necessary to avoid adverse health effects.
3. 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.
4. Avoid circumstances where a compromise of professional judgement or conflict of interest may arise.
5. Perform services only in the areas of their competence.
6. Act responsibly to uphold the integrity of the profession.