Organization:
American Nuclear Society
Source: CSEP
Library
Date Approved:
July 1, 1984
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Code of Ethics
Preamble: The ANS endorsed the Engineers' Council for Professional Development "Code of Ethics for Engineers" on March 29, 1973. ANS membership is 40 percent engineers, 40 percent scientists, and 20 percent others. Consequently, the word "engineer" in the original "Code of Ethics" was changed to "ANS member" on July 1, 1984, to more closely align the code to the ANS membership's vocations.
The Fundamental Principles
ANS members uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of their
professions by:
- using their knowledge and skill for the advancement of human welfare
- being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public, their employees, and clients
- striving to increase the competence and prestige of their professions
- supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines
The Fundamental Codes
- ANS members shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties.
- ANS members shall perform services only in the areas of their competence.
- ANS members shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
- ANS members shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees and shall avoid conflicts of interest.
- ANS members shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others.
- ANS members shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of the professions.
- ANS members shall continue their professional development throughout their careers and shall provide opportunities for the professional development of those persons under their supervision
