CODE OF ETHICS OF ENGINEERS AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL 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 1 Engineers shall hold paramount the safety health and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties 5 Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others 2 Engineers shall perform services only in the areas of their competence 6 Engineers shall associate only with reputable persons or organizations 3 Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers and shall provide opportunities for the professional and ethical development of those engineers under their supervision 7 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 or the appearance of conflicts of interest 8 Engineers shall consider environmental impact in the performance of their professional duties 9 Engineers shall consider sustainable development in the performance of their professional duties Revised by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME September 13 2003 Available http www asme org asme policies 15 7 doc October 17 2005