Course Objectives
1. Understand how employment ethics can be managed with relation to the health, safety, and welfare of the public at large.
2. Examine potential conflicts of interest for public service employees that may affect public safety.
3. Identify protocols for volunteer work and committee membership that benefit the welfare of both employer and the public.
4. Explore ethical dilemmas related to disclosing confidential information in both public and private employment settings with regard to public safety.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Dave Adams
Dave Adams has been practicing structural engineering since graduation from the University of California, San Diego in 1990. He is currently a Principal Associate with BWE in San Diego, CA, and continues to serve as a subject matter expert for the California engineer's licensing board (BPELSG). He regularly designs and details structures of all materials and collaborates with other engineers and draftspersons. Dave also investigates structural failures or damage for a variety of building types and has written comprehensive reports to summarize findings and retrofit recommendation. Mr. Adams is actively involved in the engineering community through committee membership, paper publication, and student mentoring.
State Licenses
DE - Engineer (Ethics (maximum of 6 hours), General)
FL - Engineer (Ethics - 0000271)
Accreditation: This webinar explores the fourth NSPE Code of Ethics canon, emphasizing engineers’ responsibility to act as faithful agents or trustees for their employers or clients. Through real-world case studies, it examines ethical challenges such as side jobs, volunteer roles, and public conduct that may impact professional relationships and reputations, while offering practical guidance for ethical decision-making.
IA - Engineer (Ethics, General, Live Webinar)
IL - Engineer, Professional (Ethics, General)
IL - Engineer, Structural (Ethics, General)
KS - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
LA - Engineer (Ethics, General)
MN - Engineer (Ethics, General)
MS - Engineer (Ethics, General)
NC - Engineer (Ethics, General)
ND - Engineer (Ethics, Health, Safety & Welfare)
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
NJ - Engineer (Ethics - 24GP000006300)
NM - Engineer (Ethics, General)
NV - Engineer (Ethics, General)
NY - Engineer (Ethics)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
TN - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
TX - Engineer (Ethics, General)
WI - Engineer (Ethics, General, Live Webinar)
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Environmental Engineers - AAEES - Member (General)
Canada - Alberta Engineer (General)
Canada - British Columbia Engineer (Ethics, General)
Canada - Manitoba Engineer (General, Live Webinar)
Canada - New Brunswick Engineer (Ethics, General)
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Engineer (General)
Canada - Northwest Territories and Nunavut Engineer (General)
Canada - Nova Scotia Engineer (Ethics, General)
Canada - Ontario Engineer (General)
Canada - Prince Edward Island Engineer (General)
Canada - Quebec Engineer (General)
Canada - Saskatchewan Engineer (Ethics, General)
Canada - Yukon Engineer (General)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General)