Professional Skills & Conduct

706: Practice ethical and professional conduct

OHS professionals operate in a position of substantial responsibility, and are often privy to personal information and sensitive business matters. To be a trusted resource in an organization, OHS professionals must maintain honesty, transparency, at all times and adhere to the highest standards of professional conduct. Demonstrating integrity in all aspects of professional practice is critical for the success of both the professional and their workplace.

Prerequisite

None

References in Other Frameworks

BCRSP: EPRF1, EPRF4; INSHPO: D20; IOSH: TC5, BC10

Understand and Remember

– The roles, responsibilities, rights of OHS professionals
– Conflicts of interest
– Professional ethics and codes of conduct
– Whistleblowing

Apply and Analyze

– Identify conflicts of interest in the context of the organization
– Raise concerns regarding conflicts of interest or business practice to the relevant leader
– Practice professional conduct in their role by
– Acting with impartiality and integrity
– Maintaining confidentiality
– Independently managing competence through professional development

Evaluate and Create

– Evaluate organizational performance with respect to maintaining professional and ethical conduct
– Procedures for resolving conflicts of interest
– Disciplinary processes
– Provide training in matters of workplace professional conduct
– Contribute to professional codes of conduct
– Within their own organization
– Within a professional association

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Related Units of Competency

701 Demonstrate
Understanding of legislation, regulations and standards for OHS
707 Adhere
To personal responsibilities and accountabilities