Truthfulness

Open and transparent communications

Lack of trust in the institution

Application of honesty principles

Accountability

Aside from the technical specifications of the job and the ethical responsibilities, an important part in the successful completion if the inspector position is represented by the accountabilities associated with the job. Some of these accountabilities are listed in the table below:

Accountability

Accountability for responsibility

Accountability by the public and public administrators

1.

Business development

Demand for contribution to regional development

Level of involvement and results

2.

Information and education

Transparent communication of all information of interest

Nature of communications

3.

Investigations

Adequate and thorough investigations

Results

4.

Collaborations with other entities

Internal and external collaborations

Efforts to advance institutional goals

Level of involvement from the inspector and the personal and institutional results obtained

5.

Self-management

Planning and organizing to...

attain personal and institutional goals
Results obtained within the community

Source: Department of Labor

All in all, to become a suitable inspector of health and safety matters within the Department of Labor, it is necessary for the individual to possess vast knowledge and expertise in the field, but also to possess professional and personal traits of responsibility, ethics and accountability.