Chemical Engineering Code of Ethics

The Board of Directors of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers adopted this Code of Ethics to which it expects that the professional conduct of its members shall conform, and to which every applicant attests by signing his or her membership application. The chemical engineering education at OSU seeks to prepare students with these values.

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:

• Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public in performance of their professional duties.
• 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.
• Accept responsibility for their actions and recognize the contributions of others; seek critical review of their work and offer objective criticism of the work of others.
• Issue statements or present information only in an objective and truthful manner.
• Act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and avoid conflicts of interest.
• Treat fairly all colleagues and co-workers, recognizing their unique contributions and capabilities.
• Perform professional services only in areas of their competence.
• Build their professional reputations on the merits of their services.
• Continue their professional development throughout their careers, and provide opportunities for the professional development of those under their supervision.