ISHM Philosophy and Code of Professional Conduct Philosophy The Institute promotes the advancement of safety and health management through the application of management principles and the integration of safety and health into all levels and activities of management. The safety manager needs to be a true member of the management team. As an advisor to management, the safety manager must be qualified to assist managers in better discharging their safety leadership responsibilities, to design safety operational systems, and to assist employees in recognizing their responsibilities to work safely. This is accomplished two ways:
- Through either the prediction of management systems deficiencies before errors occur, or
- The identification and correction of management systems deficiencies by professional analysis of accidental incidents (performance errors).
- Maintain competency in the practice of their profession
- Be truthful and impartial when addressing safety and health issues
- Practice their profession following recognized scientific and management principles
- Guide affected parties regarding recognized safety and health practices
- Maintain confidentiality when involved in the exercise of safety and health management activities
- Avoid circumstances where a compromise of professional judgment or conflict of interest may arise
- Perform services only in their areas of competence
- Act responsibly to uphold the integrity of the profession
Disclaimer: This material is for training purposes only. Its purpose is to inform employers of best practices in occupational safety and health and general OSHA compliance requirements. This material is not, in any way, a substitute for any provision of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 or any standards issued by OSHA.
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