EnS Lecture 5

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Engineers and Society

Technology, Engineering & Society

(Lecture 5)

EGE 3103

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by Ir Kua


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Last Updated:18 July 2014 LMS SEGi education group 2

Lecture 5

The Role of an Engineer towards Society

(Social Responsibility)

The Status of Engineers and their contribution to

wealth generation

Professional Code of Conduct


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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Able to describe wider perspective of society,

emphasising the role of the professional engineer

To support the development of skills, knowledge and

qualities which are important as a professional

engineer in Malaysia and in the global marketplace

To have knowledge in the obligations, roles and

professional stipulated by the professional body in a

modern society


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Social Responsibility

Engineers must develop afundamental understanding

of their professional

responsibilities.


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Past Engineering practice:

Controlling naturerather than cooperating

with nature.


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population

RefugeeSanitation

Scarcity of nergy

and Food

Sustainabledevelopment

Appropriate

Technology


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Engineers have a collective

responsibility to

improvethe lives of peoplearound the world.


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Engineering Education for a ChangingWorld,"...engineering colleges must not onlyprovide their graduates with the intellectual

development and superb technicalcapabilities, but following industry's lead,colleges must educate their students to

work as part of teams, communicate well,and understand the economic, social,environmental and international context of

their professional activities"


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Desired CharacteristicsStrong analytical skills

Practical ingenuity

Creativity

Communication / Business skills

LeadershipHigh ethical standard / professionalism

Lifelong learning


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Design Engineering

The essence of engineering is

design.Design includes machine design,product and process engineering,manufacturing engineering, and

applications engineering.


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Design Engineering

The engineers first approach of the design process:

Ethical,Safety,Liability,Environmental,Qualityissuesin the first step of the design process, rather than

allowing the design to proceed without regard to these

issues.


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Design Engineering

This allows engineers to address and

analyze each element from theproblem statement to the release of

the product or service to the customer.


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Design Engineering

This allows engineers to integrate the

consideration of ethical andother concerns directly into the

design process.


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Design Engineering

The design may be expanded to provide

alternative designsto potentially

eliminate or reduce problems.


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The vision for Malaysian Engineers asstated by IEM is, Engineers shall be

technically competent and well-respected professionalsspearheading technology andwealth creation in Malaysia.


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Contribution of Engineers to Wealthcreation

Wealth creation $$$Making a Country, group or person richer

and more successful


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Contribution of Engineers to Wealthcreation

Identify business opportunities

Funding of pilot programs

Spark other New businesses

Wealth creation

Creation of new jobs


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Institution of Engineers Malaysia

The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) -1959

Functions are:

To promote and advance the science and profession of

engineering

Uphold the engineering profession in Malaysia

Contribute toward nation building


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Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

IEM initiated the formation of BEM in 1972.

It is an authoritative body that ensures public interest and safety in

engineering.

Its primary role is to facilitate the registration of engineers and

regulate the professional conduct of registered engineers in order

to safeguard the safety and interest of the public.


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Code of Professional Conduct

1.0 A registered engineer shall at all

times hold paramount the safety, health

and welfare of the public.


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1.1 Prepare and sign engineering documents that he hasprepares or under his supervision.

1.3 Shall not reveal facts, data or information without prior consent

of the Company except when withholding such information is

contrary to public safety

1.4 Violation of Code of Conduct shall be reported to professional

bodies or local authorities

1.5 When professional advice is overruled and may endanger life

or property, notify client or employer or local authority of

conse uences.


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2.0 A registered engineer shall undertake

assignments only if he is qualified by

education and experience in the specific

technical fields in which he is involved.


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2.1 A Registered Engineer shall not affix his signature to any planor document in which he lacks competence or was not prepared

under his direction or control.

2.2 A Registered Engineer shall not sign and stamp and assume

responsibility for an entire project unless each technical segment

is signed by a qualified engineer who has prepared that technical

segment.


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3.0 A registered engineer shallissue public statements only in

an objective and truthful manner.


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3.1 Objective and Truthful in professionalreports, statements and testimony. Allinformation shall indicate the date when it

was current.3.2 Express opinion in public only onmatters he has technical competency and

knowledge of the facts of the subject matter.3.3 Shall not issue statement or criticism ontechnical matter that is paid for byinterested arties.


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4.0 A registered engineer shall

act for each employer or clientsas faithful agent or trustee.


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4.1 Disclose all potential CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

4.2 Shall not accept compensation (financial or

otherwise) from more than one party of the same project

4.6 Disclose in writing to Client if he has any commercial

interest with the company with which he deals on behalf

of his client.


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5.0 A registered engineer shall conduct

himself honorably, responsibly, ethically,

and lawfully so as to enhance the honour,

reputation and usefulness of the

profession.


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5.2 A Registered Engineer shall offer, give, solicit or receive anycontribution to affect the award of a contract.

5.5 A Registered Engineer shall not maliciously injure or attempt

to maliciously injure the professional reputation, business or

prospect of another Engineer.

5.6 A Registered Engineer shall not directly or indirectly

a) Supplant or attempt to supplant another Engineer

b) Intervene with work already entrusted to another Engineer

c) Take over work of another Engineer acting for the same client

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