ETHICS & CODES OF CONDUCT

IN ENGINEERING PROFESSION

Code” is simply defined as a systematic collection of regulations &

rules of procedure.

‘’Conduct’’ is just an act of directing.

What is a profession? it is a type of job that needs a high level of

education/training.
Therefore, a Professional is a Specialist in his/her field.

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 IMPORTANCE OF CODES OF ETHICS
Most of the Engineering codes of Ethics hinge on:
• Public Safety
• Public welfare & health
• Environmental integrity.
Engrs. should adhere to their professional codes & standards
because:-
(i) It will help protect people & Environment from being injured
by what they do.
(ii) Adhering to the codes will increase public confidence in
the profession.
(iii) It will assure Engineers better working environment
 Obligations to Client and Employer
Engrs. should always act in a manner that is in the best interest of
their Employers and Client, consistence with public interest. As
appropriate, they should:
(i) Provide service only in their area of competence

(ii) Should not knowingly use designs that are obtained illegally or
unethically.
(iii) Should use property of his Client or Employer.
(iv) Should use property of his Client or employer, only in an
authorised manner or with their consent.
(v) Maintain confidentiality of any information gained the
professional work where such is in the public interest and
consistent with the law.
(vi) Report to Client or Employer promptly, if a project is likely
to fail, prove too expensive, violate intellectual property law or
considered problematic.
(vii) Accept no outside work detrimental to the work being
performed for the primary Employer.
(viii) Inform client or employer or appropriate authority when a
higher ethical concern is being compromised.