Workers Compensation Law and Ethics

Law and Ethics

• When establishing impairment benefits for a workers' compensation injury, the whole man theory is commonly used, also known as the "physical impairment theory".
• This theory takes into consideration the functional effects of the loss and its impact on normal functions and abilities.
• Disability is defined as a percentage of a "whole" or fully functioning person and is calculated based on the degree of disability to income potential.

Unethical Actions

• According to the BCSP code of ethics, exaggerating relevant safety experience when submitting a proposal to a potential client is an unethical action.
• This action violates Standard 5, which states that professionals should avoid deceptive acts that falsify or misrepresent academic or professional qualifications.

Confidentiality Agreement

• A safety consultant signed a confidentiality agreement with a client prior to conducting an annual safety audit.
• According to the BCSP Code of Ethics, when the consultant observes the same violations in the second audit, the consistent action is to reiterate the observations in the second report with added language reminding the client of their general duty to provide a workplace free of recognized hazards.
• This action adheres to Standard 2, which states that certificants shall be honest, fair, and impartial, and act with responsibility and integrity.

Law and Ethics

Workers' Compensation Injury

• The whole man theory is used when establishing impairment benefits for a workers' compensation injury.
• This theory takes into consideration the functional effects of the loss, its impact on normal functions, and abilities.
• Disability is defined as a percentage of a "whole" or fully functioning person.
• The theory is calculated based on the degree of disability to income potential, which defines the disability payments to the injured.

Unethical Actions According to the BCSP Code of Ethics

• Exaggerating relevant safety experience when submitting a proposal to a potential client is an unethical action according to the BCSP Code of Ethics.
• This action violates Standard 5 of the code, which prohibits deceptive acts that falsify or misrepresent academic or professional qualifications.

Confidentiality Agreement and BCSP Code of Ethics

• A safety consultant who signed a confidentiality agreement with a client prior to conducting an annual safety audit should not provide a copy of their report to the client's employees.
• Instead, the consultant should reiterate their observations in their second report, with added language reminding the client of their general duty to provide a workplace free of recognized hazards.
• This action is consistent with the BCSP Code of Ethics, particularly Standard 2, which emphasizes honesty, fairness, impartiality, and responsibility in professional conduct.

Law and Ethics

Workers' Compensation Injury

• The whole man theory is used when establishing impairment benefits for a workers' compensation injury.
• This theory takes into consideration the functional effects of the loss, its impact on normal functions, and abilities.
• Disability is defined as a percentage of a "whole" or fully functioning person.
• The theory is calculated based on the degree of disability to income potential, which defines the disability payments to the injured.

Unethical Actions According to the BCSP Code of Ethics

• Exaggerating relevant safety experience when submitting a proposal to a potential client is an unethical action according to the BCSP Code of Ethics.
• This action violates Standard 5 of the code, which prohibits deceptive acts that falsify or misrepresent academic or professional qualifications.

Confidentiality Agreement and BCSP Code of Ethics

• A safety consultant who signed a confidentiality agreement with a client prior to conducting an annual safety audit should not provide a copy of their report to the client's employees.
• Instead, the consultant should reiterate their observations in their second report, with added language reminding the client of their general duty to provide a workplace free of recognized hazards.
• This action is consistent with the BCSP Code of Ethics, particularly Standard 2, which emphasizes honesty, fairness, impartiality, and responsibility in professional conduct.

Law and Ethics

Workers' Compensation Injury

• The whole man theory is used when establishing impairment benefits for a workers' compensation injury.
• This theory takes into consideration the functional effects of the loss, its impact on normal functions, and abilities.
• Disability is defined as a percentage of a "whole" or fully functioning person.
• The theory is calculated based on the degree of disability to income potential, which defines the disability payments to the injured.

Unethical Actions According to the BCSP Code of Ethics

• Exaggerating relevant safety experience when submitting a proposal to a potential client is an unethical action according to the BCSP Code of Ethics.
• This action violates Standard 5 of the code, which prohibits deceptive acts that falsify or misrepresent academic or professional qualifications.

Confidentiality Agreement and BCSP Code of Ethics

• A safety consultant who signed a confidentiality agreement with a client prior to conducting an annual safety audit should not provide a copy of their report to the client's employees.
• Instead, the consultant should reiterate their observations in their second report, with added language reminding the client of their general duty to provide a workplace free of recognized hazards.
• This action is consistent with the BCSP Code of Ethics, particularly Standard 2, which emphasizes honesty, fairness, impartiality, and responsibility in professional conduct.