ENGR 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Regulation And Licensure In Engineering, Disclose
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Example: supervising engineer accepts bribe to allow contractor to use substandard material. Engineer also subject to disciplinary action of association. Each provincial licensing association publishes a code of ethics regulating engineers. Professional practice exam ensures engineers understand the code of ethics. Disciplinary actions are imposed on engineers who disregard the code of ethics. Code of ethics imposes duties on engineers to conduct themselves in honorable/ethical way: public and the environment, competency, clients or employers, advancement of the profession, fairness towards others, consequences of decisions, report, societal consequences, equity. Must consider his/her duty to society/environment as the most important. Must protect the health, welfare and safety of society. In return, engineering profession is given the privilege to self-regulate. Offer services, advise only in areas of competency. Practice in a careful and diligent manner. Same duties to client as employee to employer. Must act with equity fairness, courtesy, and goodwill towards clients and. Accept and give honest and fair professional criticism.
