Key Ethical Principles in Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety Professions

This chapter explores key ethical principles that guide professional behavior in the OEHS disciplines. Topics include integrity, responsibility, confidentiality, social determinants of health, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. It highlights the ethical implications of working in underserved communities and the growing role of sustainability in ethical practice. These principles serve as the foundation for understanding professional duties in diverse, real-world contexts.