ASME Code of Ethics 1 Engineering Ethics

Transcript:ASME Code of Ethics 1 Engineering Ethics:
ASME Code of Ethics 1 Engineering Ethics Discussion not Lecture Ethics not Morals No person is perfect ASME Code of Ethics 2 Engineering Ethics How ? - THINK and TALK What ? - TRUTH Why ? - EASY ASME Code of Ethics 3 ASME Code of Ethics of Engineers https://www.asme.org/wwwasmeorg/media/ResourceFiles/AboutASME/Get%20Involved/Advocacy/Policy-Publications/P-15-7-Ethics.pdf The Fundamental Principles The Fundamental Canons Criteria for Interpretation of Canons ASME Code of Ethics 4 The Fundamental Principles 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 Ethics 5 The Fundamental Canons 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 Respect proprietary information and intellectual property ASME Code of Ethics 6 The Fundamental Canons (continued) Associate only with reputable persons and organizations Issue only objective and truthful public statements Consider environmental impact and sustainable development Do not seek ethical sanctions against other engineers unless warranted ASME members will abide by Constituiton, By-Laws and Policies ASME Code of Ethics 7 1. Safety, health, and welfare of the public Recognize that live/safety/health/welfare depend on engineering decisions Approve only designs 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 Ethics 8 2. Only in areas of competence When qualified by education or experience May work outside of your field but restricted to area of competence Do not misrepresent qualifications ASME Code of Ethics 9 3. Continue and promote professional and ethical development Life-long learning Provide opportunities for supervisees ASME Code of Ethics 10 4. Faithful agents or trustees Avoid and disclose conflicts of interest Do not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from more than one party Do not solicit or accept considerations for specifying products/materials/suppliers Do not solicit or accept considerations from contractors When in public service, do not participate in decisions involving your firm ASME Code of Ethics 11 4. Faithful agents or trustees (continued) Advise if a project may not be successful Do not work on commission basis when professional judgment may be compromised Do not accept outside professional employment without notification Do not use employer facilities for private practice