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:
1. HOLD paramount the safety and 5. AVOID deceptive acts that falsify
health of people, the protection of the or misrepresent their academic
environment and protection of property or professional qualifications.
in the performance of professional duties Not misrepresent or exaggerate their
and exercise their obligation to advise degree of responsibility in or for the
employers, clients, employees, the public, subject matter of prior assignments.
and appropriate authorities of danger Presentations incident to the solicitation
and unacceptable risks to people, of employment shall not misrepresent
the environment, or property. pertinent facts concerning employers,
employees, associates, or past
2. BE honest, fair, and impartial; act accomplishments with the intent
with responsibility and integrity. Adhere and purpose of enhancing their
to high standards of ethical conduct with qualifications and their work.
balanced care for the interests of the public,
employers, clients, employees, colleagues, 6. CONDUCT their professional relations
and the profession. Avoid all conduct or by the highest standards of integrity
practice that is likely to discredit the and avoid compromise of their
profession or deceive the public. professional judgment by conflicts
of interest. When becoming aware
3. ISSUE public statements only in an of professional misconduct by a BCSP
objective and truthful manner and only certificant, take steps to bring that
when founded upon knowledge of the facts misconduct to the attention of the
and competence in the subject matter. Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
4. UNDERTAKE assignments only when 7. ACT in a manner free of bias, discrimination
qualified by education or experience in or harassment on the basis of race, color,
the specific technical fields involved. religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age,
Accept responsibility for their continued national origin (ancestry), disability, marital
professional development by acquiring status, sexual orientation, veteran status or
and maintaining competence through any characteristic protected by the law of the
continuing education, experience applicable jurisdiction.
professional training, and keeping
current on relevant legal issues. 8. SEEK opportunities to be of constructive
service in civic affairs and work for
the advancement of the safety, health,
and well-being of their community
and their profession by sharing their
knowledge and skills.
Approved by the BCSP Board of Directors March 26, 2020
© 2020 Board of Certified Safety Professionals
