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12/14/2023: LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR, Examining the Ethical Requirement to "Hold Paramount" Safety, Health, and Welfare - Third Repeat Presentation, Thursday, December 14, 2023, 12pm-1pm Eastern

12/14/2023: LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR, Examining the Ethical Requirement to

1 hr. Webinar

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-W121423

SME: Dave Adams

This is a live, repeat presentation of a webinar that was originally offered on 04/20/2023 and 08/01/2023. Attendees of the previously offered presentation, RV-W042023 or RV-W080123, will not receive CEU for attending the 12/14/2023 presentation. 
 
Almost every code of ethics published for professional engineers and architects includes a requirement to "hold paramount" the safety, health, and welfare of the public over all other ethical precepts. Explanations of what this actually means and includes, however, are difficult to find. The intent of this webinar is to offer a thorough explanation of this paramount precept and provide practical examples of how this principle affects daily practice.
 
Note: This is a live webinar delivered via GoToWebinar. Session instructions will be emailed to you 24-48 hours prior to the webinar and the morning of the webinar. If you have not received your instructions for any reason please call Customer Support (1-866-546-1212) the day of the event. Webinars are live and interactive. Students will have the ability to directly interact with and ask questions of the presenter.
Course Objectives
Add the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Compare the "paramount" precept presented in various professional ethical codes to benefit the community health, safety, and welfare.
  • Interpret aspects of professional design practice through the "paramount" lens for community safety.
  • Create a personal strategy for implementation of key aspects of the "paramount" precept for the community welfare.
  • Assess decisions and actions made by others who have implemented the "paramount" precept through their own practice and different situations.
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.