4.BCSP Code of Ethics PDF
4.BCSP Code of Ethics PDF
This code sets forth the code of ethics and professional standards to be observed by holders of documents of
certification conferred by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Certificants shall, in their professional
activities, sustain and advance the integrity, honor, and prestige of the profession by adherence to these standards.
Standards:
1. HOLD paramount the safety and health of 5. AVOID deceptive acts that falsify or
people, the protection of the environment and misrepresent their academic or professional
protection of property in the performance of qualifications. Not misrepresent or exaggerate
professional duties and exercise their their degree of responsibility in or for the
obligation to advise employers, clients, subject matter of prior assignments.
employees, the public, and appropriate Presentations incident to the solicitation of
authorities of danger and unacceptable risks to employment shall not misrepresent pertinent
people, the environment, or property. facts concerning employers, employees,
associates, or past accomplishments with the
2. BE honest, fair, and impartial; act with intent and purpose of enhancing their
responsibility and integrity. Adhere to high qualifications and their work.
standards of ethical conduct with balanced care
for the interests of the public, employers, 6. CONDUCT their professional relations by the
clients, employees, colleagues and the highest standards of integrity and avoid
profession. Avoid all conduct or practice that compromise of their professional judgment by
is likely to discredit the profession or deceive conflicts of interest. When becoming aware of
the public. professional misconduct by a BCSP certificant,
take steps to bring that misconduct to the
3. ISSUE public statements only in an objective attention of the Board of Certified Safety
and truthful manner and only when founded Professionals.
upon knowledge of the facts and competence in
the subject matter. 7. ACT in a manner free of bias with regard to
religion, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin,
4. UNDERTAKE assignments only when sexual orientation, or disability.
qualified by education or experience in the
specific technical fields involved. Accept 8. SEEK opportunities to be of constructive
responsibility for their continued professional service in civic affairs and work for the
development by acquiring and maintaining advancement of the safety, health and well-
competence through continuing education, being of their community and their profession
experience, professional training and keeping by sharing their knowledge and skills.
current on relevant legal issues.