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          Al Tschaeche wrote:
          
          "Date: 10 Oct 1995 08:46:08 MDT
          From: "ALDEN N TSCHAECHE" <XAT@inel.gov>
          Subject: Standards of Professional Responsibility - Another Case
          
          
          Nothing happens. No one has filed a complaint with the AAHP 
          against the CHP. Nothing should happen unless some person files a 
          complaint. No, unless the CHP enters into a relationship with one 
          of them. Then, if I were the "other CHP", I would discuss the 
          matter with the CHP and determine for myself what kind of a 
          relationship we would have. If a complaint were brought before 
          the AAHP, I think confidntiality by the AAHPshould still be in 
          place. I would not be willing to take the NRC's word and 
          certainly wouldn't believe anything I read or heard in the
          media. I wouldn't do anything. 
          
          With respect to Les Slaback's latest note about the AIHA (I am 
          also a member ofthe AIHA although not a CIH), I think someone 
          must assist CHPs in keeping their agreement to abide by the 
          Standards of Professional Responsibility -- if the CHPs agree to
          have them at all. Once the agreement is made, there is much 
          benefit in having a system in place to assist those making the 
          agreement to keep it.
          
          Unfortunately, we know that it is human nature not to keep 
          agreements. If everyone kept all the agreements there are out 
          there (laws, regulations, unspoken, etc., etc.), we wouldn't need 
          lawyers, prisons, police, etc., etc.  But, we do need someone to 
          assist us in keeping our agreements. That's what the AAHP can do 
          if it wishes. I'm disappointed that the AIHA will not assist its 
          CIHs in this matter. If the AAHP does it right, there shouldn't 
          be much expence in providing the assistance." 
          
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          Response:
          
          Remember that the AIHA is to the CIH as the HPS is to the CHP.  
          The AIHA does not certify, nor does the HPS - both are 
          professional societies.  Yes, most CIHs are members of the AIHA, 
          and most CHPs are members of the HPS.  It appears that the AIHA 
          has changed its policy to act in the same manner as the HPS with 
          respect to the enforcement of its code of ethics.  In neither 
          case is membership in the professional society a prerequisite for 
          certification.  The two should not be confused.
          
          Has the HPS ever taken action against a member for a violation of 
          its Code of Ethics?
          
          George J Vargo
          gj_vargo@pnl.gov