ASCE Code of Ethics
Fundamental Principles
Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession by:
1. using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare and the
environment;
2. being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public, their employers and
clients;
3. striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession; and
4. supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines.
Fundamental Canons
1. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public and shall
strive to comply with the principles of sustainable development3 in the performance of
their professional duties.
2. Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence.
3. Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
4. Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents
or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest.
5. Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall
not compete unfairly with others.
6. Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity, and
dignity of the engineering profession.
7. Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers, and
shall provide opportunities for the professional development of those engineers under
their supervision.
For complete code (including guidance) see http://www.asce.org/inside/codeofethics.cfm.
ASME CODE OF ETHICS OF ENGINEERS
The Fundamental Principles
Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession by:
I.
Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare;
II. Being honest and impartial, and serving with fidelity the public, their employers and clients;
and
III. Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession.
The Fundamental Canons
Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public in the
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performance of their professional duties.
2. Engineers shall perform services only in the areas of their competence.
Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers and shall
3. provide opportunities for the professional and ethical development of those engineers under
their supervision.
4.
Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or
trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts of interest.
5.
Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not
compete unfairly with others.
6. Engineers shall associate only with reputable persons or organizations.
7. Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
8.
Engineers shall consider environmental impact in the performance of their professional
duties.
For complete code (including interpretation) see http://www.asme.org/asme/policies/p15-7.html.
Members of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers shall uphold and advance the
integrity, honor, and dignity of the engineering profession by: being honest and impartial and
serving with fidelity their employers, their clients, and the public; striving to increase the
competence and prestige of the engineering profession; and using their knowledge and skill for
the enhancement of human welfare. To achieve these goals, members shall:
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Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public in performance of their
professional duties.
Formally advise their employers or clients (and consider further disclosure, if warranted)
if they perceive that a consequence of their duties will adversely affect the present or
future health or safety of their colleagues or the public.
Accept responsibility for their actions and recognize the contributions of others; seek
critical review of their work and offer objective criticism of the work of others.
Issue statements or present information only in an objective and truthful manner.
Act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and
avoid conflicts of interest.
Treat fairly all colleagues and co-workers, recognizing their unique contributions and
capabilities.
Perform professional services only in areas of their competence.
Build their professional reputations on the merits of their services.
Continue their professional development throughout their careers, and provide
opportunities for the professional development of those under their supervision.
See http://www.aiche.org/about/ethicscode.htm.
IEEE Code of Ethics
We, the members of the IEEE, in recognition of the importance of our technologies in affecting
the quality of life throughout the world, and in accepting a personal obligation to our profession,
its members and the communities we serve, do hereby commit ourselves to the highest ethical
and professional conduct and agree:
1. to accept responsibility in making engineering decisions consistent with the safety, health
and welfare of the public, and to disclose promptly factors that might endanger the public
or the environment;
2. to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest whenever possible, and to disclose them to
affected parties when they do exist;
3. to be honest and realistic in stating claims or estimates based on available data;
4. to reject bribery in all its forms;
5. to improve the understanding of technology, its appropriate application, and potential
consequences;
6. to maintain and improve our technical competence and to undertake technological tasks
for others only if qualified by training or experience, or after full disclosure of pertinent
limitations;
7. to seek, accept, and offer honest criticism of technical work, to acknowledge and correct
errors, and to credit properly the contributions of others;
8. to treat fairly all persons regardless of such factors as race, religion, gender, disability,
age, or national origin;
9. to avoid injuring others, their property, reputation, or employment by false or malicious
action;
10. to assist colleagues and co-workers in their professional development and to support them
in following this code of ethics.
See http://www.ieee.org/ and search for code of ethics.