Exploring Ethics in OEHS

OEHS certification boards require both candidates and certificants to adhere to ethics codes and participate in ethics training—but why is this such a priority?

Using some situational examples, we will delve into the importance of ethical awareness, the types of challenging situations OEHS professionals may face, and practical tools for navigating these dilemmas with integrity. Whether you're preparing for a certification exam or looking to strengthen your ethical decision-making skills as a certified OEHS professional, this webinar will equip you with valuable insights to uphold the highest standards in your profession. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your ethical expertise!

Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:  

1. Identify common causes of ethical dilemmas
2. List ways to avoid ethical “pitfalls”
3. Identify common ethical complaint issues
4. Explain the ethical obligations of OEHS professionals

Lecturer

Rustin Reed, PhD, CIH, CSP

Instructor

Dr. Reed is a Certified Industrial Hygienist, a Certified Safety Professional, and an educator whose professional and research experiences have focused on industrial hygiene in the mining industry. He manages multi-million-dollar interdisciplinary health and safety research projects funded by NIOSH. His current research interests include diesel exhaust, heat strain, evaluation of safety training, and the use of machine learning to improve safety and health. Rustin served as the Chair of the AIHA Mining Working Group and the Secretary of the Arizona AIHA Local Section.

Credit

This course contains 1 hours of instruction. 0.1 CEUs are offered for this course.

As an IACET Accredited Provider, Bowen Learning Network offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.

Eligible for contact hours with the BGC, BCSP, IHMM, and other OEHS certifying agencies.

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Completion Requirements

To receive a Certificate of Completion for this course, participants are required to complete the following items:

1. Participate in the live webinar or review the on-demand webinar recording.
2. Score 70% or higher on the quiz.
3. Complete the webinar evaluation.

No certificate will be awarded to participants who do not meet the above completion requirements.

Computer Requirements

The Bowen Learning Network online virtual classrooms are powered by BigBlueButton. It fully supports the Windows, Mac OS X, and Chromebook platforms (see below for versions supported). Support is available for iOS (iPads) and Android Tablets. While smart phones can be used, the screens are too small to display all of the aspects of the Virtual Classroom.  For the best online learning experience, the use of a device with a larger screen is HIGHLY recommended. A physical keyboard is also recommended.

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