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Code
of Professional Conduct
American
Society of Safety Engineers Code of Professional Conduct
Membership in the American Society of Safety Engineers evokes a duty to
serve and protect people, property and the environment. This duty is to
be exercised with integrity, honor and dignity. Members are accountable
for following the Code of Professional Conduct.
Fundamental
Principles
- Protect people,
property and the environment through the application of state-of-the-art
knowledge.
- Serve the public,
employees, employers, clients and the Society with fidelity, honesty
and impartiality.
- Achieve and maintain
competency in the practice of the profession.
- Avoid conflicts
of interest and compromise of professional conduct.
- Maintain confidentiality
of privileged information.
Fundamental
Canons
In
the fulfillment of my duties as a safety professional and as a member
of the Society, I shall:
- Inform the public,
employers, employees, clients and appropriate authorities when professional
judgment indicates that there is an unacceptable level of risk.
- Improve knowledge
and skills through training, education and networking.
- Perform professional
services only in the area of competence.
- Issue public statements
in a truthful manner, and only within the parameters of authority granted.
- Serve as an agent
and trustee, avoiding any appearance of conflict of interest.
- Assure equal opportunity
to all.
Approved by
House of Delegates June 9, 2002
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