In spirit and work, this Code of Ethics shall guide the actions of the
members of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing. It is the duty of
each member to conduct himself in accordance with the following precepts:
1 To uphold at all times the reputation of the Society and the dignity of
the membership therein.
2 To pursue his or her professional discipline and activities in a spirit
of fairness to all concerned - employers, employees, customers, and
competitors-consistent with the high ideals of personal honor and integrity.
3 To refrain from associating himself with any enterprise that would use
his name or that of the Society in any manner countenancing misrepresentation.
4 To avoid damage directly or indirectly to the professional reputation,
prospects or business of another member of the Society.
5 To advertise only in a professional manner; to avoid using improper or
questionable methods of soliciting professional work and to decline any
connection with improper patronage.
6 To inform clients or employers of any business affiliations, interests,
or connections which might influence his or her fair judgment.
7 To treat as confidential his knowledge of any business affairs or
technical information of employers, clients, or customers, and to make no
disclosure of such information without their express consent.
8 To accept financial or other compensation for a particular service from
one source only, except with the full knowledge and consent of all interested
parties.
9 To perform his or her work in the highest professional manner, protecting
the life, safety, and health of his or her associates and of the general
public.
10 To contribute to the advancement of nondestructive testing by the
interchange of information and experience with others, taking full advantage
of the mediums provided by the Society - symposia, conventions, and the press.
11 To encourage and provide opportunity for professional development and
advancement of his or her employees or those under his or her supervision.
12 To consider his membership in the Society as affording a distinct
opportunity to apply his special talents for the service of mankind.
