Developing a Framework for Ethical Decision Making in EHS

About this episode

Mark Katchen discusses ethical dilemmas faced by EHS professionals and the importance of adhering to a code of conduct.

Mark Katchen, managing principal of The Phylmar Group and co-author of “ Ethical Decision-making in Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety: A Comparative Case Study Approach ,” discusses common ethical dilemmas EHS professionals may encounter, and how to address them in a way that best supports worker safety and health. He also shares the importance of understand and following the safety profession’s code of conduct, and that of your organization so that you can serve as an example to others.

People in this episode

Guest: Mark Katchen

Topics covered

• ethical decision making
• EHS professionals
• worker safety
• code of conduct
• occupational health
• environmental health

Keywords

• ethical dilemmas
• EHS
• worker safety
• code of conduct
• occupational health
• environmental health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Phylmar Group

Books & works: Ethical Decision-making in Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety: A Comparative Case Study Approach

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