WELA Code of Ethics
Members of the Wisconsin Environmental Laboratories Association are committed to providing their services in an honest, impartial and professional manner. Members must perform under a standard of professional behavior which requires adherence to the highest principles of ethical conduct on behalf of their clients, employees and the public. Members pledge to manage their business according to the following principles:- Provide results that are accurate and defensible.
- Present services in a confidential, honest and forthright manner.
- Emphasize to employees the necessity of operating in an ethical manner in all situations.
- Operate facilities in an environmentally safe manner to insure the safety and health of employees and the public.
- Obey all pertinent federal, state, and local regulations.
- Cooperate and participate with government agencies and other organizations to develop responsible laws, regulations, technologies and standards.