Whistleblower obligation
Definition
The duty, found in the NSPE and ASCE codes and some statutory provisions, to inform appropriate parties when an engineer becomes aware of a public safety risk that the client or employer fails to address.
Related terms
- ASCE Code of Ethics
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- Hindsight bias
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- NSPE Code of Ethics
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- Engineering Ethics and Professional ResponsibilityThe duty, found in the NSPE and ASCE codes and some statutory provisions, to inform appropriate parties when an engineer becomes aware of a public safety risk...