Codes of Engineering Ethics common themes

Dr Paul ODowd

Health & safety Public Welfare /Society Sustainability Honesty & Integrity No conflict of Interest Impartiality Fairness/Discrimination/ Equity Bribery Avoid Deception Uphold the Law

Competence Upgrade Skills Accuracy & Rigour & Discipline Communicate truthfully Disclosure of information/ errors Faithful employee Work well for client Confidentiality Leadership Enhance the Profession

USA NSPE & IEEE

NSPE
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IEEE
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Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public. Perform services only in areas of their competence. Conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully so as to enhance the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession. Avoid deceptive acts, truthful, act as faithful agents.

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Safety and welfare of society Treat all people fairly (no discrimination) Assist co-workers in a professional manner, seek and accept honest criticism Improve your understanding of technology application and consequences

Ireland and UK
Engineers Ireland
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UK Engineering Council
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Relationships integrity, dignity, confidentiality, bribery, common good, report bad practice Environmental and social health and safety, sustainability, eliminate adverse impacts Professional conduct & standards honesty, impartiality, ongoing professional development, up to date with legislation, defend reputation of profession

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Accuracy & rigour care and competence, perform services in areas of competence Honesty and integrity reject bribery, Respect for life, law and the public good hold paramount health and safety of others, take account limited availability of natural and human resources Responsible leadership listening and informing promote awareness of impact and benefits of engineering achievements, aware of eng. Issues,

Australia & New Zealand

Australia
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New Zealand
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Demonstrate integrity honest and trustworthy Practice competently on basis of adequate knowledge Exercise Leadership communicate and engage society and customers Promote sustainability
incorporate social, cultural, health, safety, environmental and economic considerations into the engineering task

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Protection of life and safeguarding people Sustainable management and care for the environment Commitment to community wellbeing consult with affected parties Professionalism, integrity and competence honest, objective and factual, accept personal responsibility Sustaining engineering knowledge

Common themes
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Honesty and integrity in work and dealings and communication with others (discrimination, bribery), work within the law Concern for community- health and safety, public health, social (taking responsibility) Technical competence (accuracy and rigour) only take on jobs you are competent in, ongoing learning technology and law Sustainability - environment Leadership