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Code of Ethics

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers Code of Ethics outlines 11 principles that members must uphold to advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession. The principles include being honest and impartial, striving to increase competence and prestige, using knowledge and skill to enhance human welfare, holding paramount public safety and health, advising employers of potential issues, accepting responsibility for work, only making objective statements, avoiding conflicts of interest, treating colleagues fairly and respectfully, performing only in areas of competence, building reputation on merits, providing development opportunities, not tolerating harassment, and conducting themselves honorably and respectfully.

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Code of Ethics

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers Code of Ethics outlines 11 principles that members must uphold to advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession. The principles include being honest and impartial, striving to increase competence and prestige, using knowledge and skill to enhance human welfare, holding paramount public safety and health, advising employers of potential issues, accepting responsibility for work, only making objective statements, avoiding conflicts of interest, treating colleagues fairly and respectfully, performing only in areas of competence, building reputation on merits, providing development opportunities, not tolerating harassment, and conducting themselves honorably and respectfully.

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AIChE (www.aiche.

org)

American Institute of Chemical Engineers

Code of Ethics
(Revised January 17, 2003)
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
1. Hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public and protect the
environment in performance of their professional duties.
2. 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.
3. Accept responsibility for their actions, seek and heed critical review of their
work and offer objective criticism of the work of others.
4. Issue statements or present information only in an objective and truthful
manner.
5. Act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or
trustees, avoiding conflicts of interest and never breaching confidentiality.
6. Treat fairly and respectfully all colleagues and co-workers, recognizing their
unique contributions and capabilities.
7. Perform professional services only in areas of their competence.
8. Build their professional reputations on the merits of their services.
9. Continue their professional development throughout their careers, and
provide opportunities for the professional development of those under their
supervision.
10. Never tolerate harassment.
11. Conduct themselves in a fair, honorable and respectful manner.

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