CANON 1
Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public
and shall strive to comply with the principles of sustainable development in
the performance of their professional duties.
- Engineers shall recognize that the lives, safety, health and welfare of
the general public are dependent upon engineering judgments,
decisions and practices incorporated into structures, machines,
products, processes and devices.
- Engineers shall approve or seal only those design documents,
reviewed or prepared by them, which are determined to be safe for
public health and welfare in conformity with accepted engineering
standards.
- Engineers whose professional judgment is overruled under
circumstances where the safety, health and welfare of the public are
endangered, or the principles of sustainable development ignored,
shall inform their clients or employers of the possible consequences.
- Engineers who have knowledge or reason to believe that another
person or firm may be in violation of any of the provisions of Canon 1
shall present such information to the proper authority in writing and
shall cooperate with the proper authority in furnishing such further
information or assistance as may be required.
- Engineers should seek opportunities to be of constructive service in
civic affairs and work for the advancement of the safety, health and
wellbeing of their communities, and the protection of the environment
through the practice of sustainable development.
- Engineers should be committed to improving the environment by
adherence to the principles of sustainable development so as to
enhance the quality of life of the general public.
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