ASME Code of Ethics1 Engineering Ethics Discussion not Lecture Ethics not Morals No person is perfect

ASME Code of Ethics2 Engineering Ethics How ? - THINK and TALK What ? - TRUTH Why ? - EASY

ASME Code of Ethics3 ASME Code of Ethics of Engineers The Fundamental Principles The Fundamental Canons Criteria for Interpretation of Canons

ASME Code of Ethics4 The Fundamental Principles (3) Use knowledge and skill for advancement of human welfare Be honest and impartial, and serve with fidelity Increase the competence and prestige of the profession

ASME Code of Ethics5 The Fundamental Canons (9) Hold paramount safety, health, and welfare of the public Perform services only in areas of competence Continue and promote professional and ethical development Act as faithful agents or trustees and avoid conflict of interest Build reputation on merit and not compete unfairly

ASME Code of Ethics6 The Fundamental Canons (continued) Associate only with reputable persons and organizations Issue only objective and truthful public statements Consider environmental impact Consider sustainable development

ASME Code of Ethics7 1. Safety, health, and welfare of the public Recognize that live/safety/health/welfare depend on engineering decisions Approve only documents that are safe and conform to standards If over-ruled, inform client/employer of consequences provide standards/codes/procedures conduct reviews of safety and reliability inform authority about public danger Inform authority of ethical violations

ASME Code of Ethics8 2. Only in areas of competence When qualified by education or experience May work outside of their field but restricted to area of competence

ASME Code of Ethics9 3. Continue and promote professional and ethical development Life-long learning Provide opportunities for supervisees

ASME Code of Ethics10 4. Faithful agents or trustees Avoid and disclose known conflicts of interest Avoid potential conflicts of interest Do not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from more than one party Shall not solicit or accept considerations for specifying products/materials/suppliers Shall not solicit or accept considerations from contractors

ASME Code of Ethics11 4. Faithful agents or trustees (continued) When in public service, shall not participate in decisions involving their firm Do not solicit contracts from government body if principal is associated Advise if a project may not be successful

ASME Code of Ethics12 4. Faithful agents or trustees (continued) Confidential information do not disclose business affairs or technical processes without consent or unless required by law do not disclose findings of board or commission unless required by law designs supplied by clients shall not be duplicated without consent

ASME Code of Ethics13 4. Faithful agents or trustees (continued) Act with fairness and justice when administering contracts Enter in agreements regarding patents and copyrights Admit and accept their errors Shall not accept outside professional employment without notification Shall not falsely recruit

ASME Code of Ethics14 5. Build reputation on merit and not compete unfairly Negotiate contracts based on demonstrated competence at fair and reasonable prices Shall not work on commission basis when professional judgment may be compromised Shall not misrepresent qualifications Prepare article that are factual, dignified and not ostentatious Shall not falsely injure reputations Do not use employer facilities for private practice without consent

ASME Code of Ethics15 6. Associate only with reputable persons and organizations Shall not associate with or permit use of names by persons/firms engaged in fraudulent or dishonest practices Shall not use association with others to disguise unethical acts

ASME Code of Ethics16 7. Issue only objective and truthful public statements Endeavor to extend public knowledge and prevent misunderstandings Be completely objective and truthful in reports, statements or testimony Express professional opinion founded only upon adequate knowledge Shall not issue paid statements without identification of self/client/compensation Dignified and modest in explaining their work and merit

ASME Code of Ethics17 8. Consider environmental impact Impact of plans and designs on environment Related to Canon 1

ASME Code of Ethics18 9. Consider sustainable development Meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs Related to Canon 1

ASME Code of Ethics ASME members agree to abide by this Code of Ethics