This session explores why ethical decision-making is critical for safety professionals and how it fuels trust, credibility, and a strong safety culture. Participants will examine real-world examples of both sound and problematic ethical decisions, breaking down what went right, what caused the system to short-circuit, and why it matters. The session will walk through a practical framework for making ethical decisions when pressure is high and stakes are real, while also identifying common pitfalls that can drain momentum or cloud judgment. Finally, attendees will learn respectful, effective strategies for appropriately dissenting when safety concerns conflict with management decisions—how to speak up, stay grounded in ethical principles, and keep the conversation productive while advocating for what’s right. Attendees will leave energized with practical tools to navigate ethical gray areas confidently and keep safety values powered on in their organizations. From the BCPS Website: The Ethics Requirement BCSP safety certifications’ value is not only based on the safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) knowledge and skills they measure, but also the conduct they require. BCSP credential holders are bound to uphold the BCSP Code of Ethics and required to complete ethics training to maintain certification. Recertification requires the completion of 0.5 points, or five (5) hours, of ethics courses every recertification cycle (beginning with those cycles that have a start date of July 1, 2023). To meet the requirement, the courses combined length must equal or exceed five hours and credential holders must be able to provide proof of the course’s completion, such as a certificate, if audited.