14: How to be Ethical and Get Away With It!

Let’s explore the messy reality of ethics in safety practice. Through real-world examples, we’ll examine tough questions about acceptable risk, serious injury and fatality exposure, and what organizations really mean when they commit to “zero.” Drawing on his research on OHS professional ethics, which identified 10 universal themes of ethical conduct, Dr. Dan Snyder turns those themes into practical tools for everyday decision-making. You’ll learn how metrics, targets and pressure can pull you into ethical gray areas, and how a simple process for preparing for an ethical conversation can protect both integrity and trust.