GNG 4170 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Indemnity, Whistleblower

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: General Engineering
• Course: GNG 4170
• Professor: All

Document Summary

Engineers duty to report; when an engineer is considered to contact for . Bringing attention to something which people don"t realize is happening. When an engineer discovers a problem which affects others eg pollution, causing cancer in the product line what does one do. Have an obligation of fidelity to public needs. Ensuring that people are aware of the ingredients in what they are using. (77. 1. ii) our duty to the public is a misuse and to ensure that On the other hand, working in the business, you have an obligation of confidentiality working for your employer (77. 3?) Public maybe negatively affected by engineer"s work or what they have found. Obligation to public welfare is paramount; rules over confidentiality (consider 72(2)b,c or d) Must have meaningful communication with employer and/or client to fully articulate what is going on. (showing fairness to employer and/or client 77(1)(i))