CODE
OF ETHICS
As a member
of the Indiana Environmental Health Association, Inc., I recognize that the
enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental
rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, cultural
background, economic or social condition and I further acknowledge;
That I have
an obligation to foster the advancement of public and environmental health.
I will uphold the standards, of my profession; continually search for truths
and disseminate my findings; and I will strive to keep myself fully informed
of the scientific developments in the fields of public and/ environmental health.
That I have
an obligation to the public, employers and clients whose trust I hold and I
will endeavor to the best of my ability to guard their interests honestly and
wisely.
That I am
obliged to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest whenever possible through
the performance of my duties and responsibilities and to disclose them to affected
parties when they do exist.
That I will
accept responsibility in making decisions consistent with the safety, health,
and welfare of the public, and to disclose promptly the factors that might endanger
the public or the environment.
That I will
be honest and realistic in stating claims or estimates based on available data.
That I will
reject bribery in all its forms.
That I will
seek to improve my understanding of technology, it’s appropriate application
and potential consequences.
That I will
seek to maintain my technical competence through continuing education.
That being
loyal to my profession, I will uphold the Constitution and By-Laws of the Indiana
Environmental Health Association Inc., and will at all times conduct myself
in a manner worthy of my profession. My membership in IEHA constitutes a realization
of my personal responsibility to actively discharge these obligations.