Objective

This Code of ethics provides 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.

Ethical Conduct of Society

Members shall:

• Practice their profession following recognized scientific principles with the realization that the lives, health, and well being of people may depend upon their professional judgment 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 judgment or conflict of interest may arise.
• Perform services only in the areas of their competence.
• Act responsibly to uphold the integrity of the profession.