Report 3
Ethics
This report will be based upon Dr. Wachter’s draft text on ethics for safety professionals.
The first part of your report will be a review of his manuscript; the second part is two case studies. In your review, focus
on content of the manuscript rather than grammar, punctuation, etc. Your review should include:
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An overview
o Present a concise general summary of your opinions. Include brief statements on the key (salient) points
of the text.
Text review – Discussion
o Strengths – provide your analysis of:
 General concepts presented
 Utilization of SHE CoEs (ASSE, ABIH, BCSP, etc.)
 Relevance to you as a SHE professional
 Clarity of writing and concepts
o Weaknesses – provide your analysis of:
 General concepts not presented
 Possible conflict or confusion with SHE CoEs (ASSE, ABIH, BCSP, etc.)
 Irrelevance to you as a SHE professional
 Confusion with writing and concepts
Summary
o What are the strong points of this text
o What do you recommend be changed or added?
Cases studies
o Prepare two cases studies utilizing the case study template. An example case study is presented to assist
you in determining the scope of this effort.
Report 3: Ethics text manuscript review
Grading matrix
Overview
1-2
Poor
Absent, or
might as well
be absent
Minimum
Too brief or
too long. Not
tailored to the
reading
Discussion – Strengths
2
Absent
One strength
identified
Discussion – Weaknesses
2
Absent
One weakness
identified
Summary
0.5-1
Absent
Very general,
misses key
points
Case Studies
(depends)
Absent
Partially
completed
Grammar, spelling,
punctuation
Overall appearance:
Instructor perception
Many
imperfections
Sloppy,
unreadable
>15 errors
Poor
Fair
Tied in to the
reading,
presents
several salient
points
Descriptive,
two strengths
identified
Good
Tied in to the
reading,
presents most
salient points
Excellent
Preceding, plus
concise and
informative
Detailed, three
to four
strengths
Descriptive,
two
weaknesses
identified
Descriptive,
exhibits a good
review of the
manuscript
Detailed, three
to four
weaknesses
Well written,
good support
of your
opinions.
Well written,
good support
of your
opinions.
Well written,
clear well
thought out
suggestion for
improvement
Well written,
compelling
Addresses all
sections,
presents a
plausible
situation
10 to 15 errors
Information
present, but not
well organized
Detailed, yet
concise,
provides
insights for
improvement
Complete,
plausible, and
presents a good
solution
Few errors
Organized with
some graphics
Very few or no
errors
Well written,
organized,
excellent
graphics
Professional Ethics Case Study Format
For the AIHA Publication of
“Ethics for the Safety and Health Professional: Approaches and Case Studies”
Instructions:
First of all, thank you for contributing your case study to the effort of publishing a professional ethics reference
for the occupational health and safety profession. In order that we maintain some consistency in the case
studies that we compile, please fill out the form below regarding the case study you are submitting. We must
reserve the right to edit your submission as needed for the publication. We will not affix any specific
contributors to any specific cases as a protection of confidentiality, but will give credit in the introductory
segment of the publication for your contribution if you approve.
Please remove all specific identifying information from your case study. For example, use “Company XYZ”
instead of “General Motors.” Use only professional titles and leave out specific names of people involved in
the case study. For example use “Lead Industrial Hygienist” instead of “Joe Dokes.” Also your case study does
not necessarily need to be borne out of personal experience – you can be creative and generate a realistic case
study that you think other safety and health professionals would be interested in reading and thinking about.
Name:____________________________________________________________________
Title:_____________________________________________________________________
Organization:______________________________________________________________
Case Topic Area (Mark the Best Fit):
1. Professional Competency - General (Failure to provide competent IH or safety services; failure to
accept assignments only when qualified by education and experience)
2. Professional Integrity - General (Failure to be honest, fair and objective)
3. Client/Corporate Confidentiality (Failure to protect sensitive information)
4. Data/Information Representation and Communication (Failure to report and/or represent objective
findings, such as overstating positive results or understating negative results; failure to inform
appropriate parties when professional judgment indicates that there is an unacceptable level of risk)
5. Credentials Representation (Misuse of ABIH or BCSP certificant’s seal or credentials for another’s
work; misrepresentation of academic or professional qualifications)
6. Citation of Sources (Failure to recognize the sources of work and research)
7. Conflict of Interest (Failure to decline work or opportunities that are in conflict with professional
judgment)
8. Public Health Protection (Failure to follow appropriate procedures that protect the greater public’s
health)
9. Bias / Respect (Failure to act in a manner free of bias with regard to religion, ethnicity, gender, age,
national origin, or disability; failure to treat people with respect and civility)
10. Other (Please specify)________________________________________________
Country the Case Occurred In: ______________________________________________
Case Summary (Please Limit to 1000 words or less):
Dilemma Summary (Describe your view of the ethical considerations of the case):
Potential Resolutions (There may be multiple methods):