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Mechanical Engineering Code of Ethics

The document outlines a code of ethics for mechanical engineers in the Philippines. It establishes fundamental canons for engineers to hold public safety and welfare as paramount, only practice within their competence, and make truthful public statements. It also provides rules for engineers' relations with the state, community, labor, clients, employers, and colleagues.

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Mechanical Engineering Code of Ethics

The document outlines a code of ethics for mechanical engineers in the Philippines. It establishes fundamental canons for engineers to hold public safety and welfare as paramount, only practice within their competence, and make truthful public statements. It also provides rules for engineers' relations with the state, community, labor, clients, employers, and colleagues.

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Code of Ethics

Mechanical Engineering in the Philippines


CODE OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ETHICS IN
THE PHILIPPINES
Pursuant to Section 9 of Commonwealth Act No. 294, as amended,
otherwise known as the Mechanical Engineering Law, this Code of
Mechanical Engineering Ethics is hereby adopted by the Board of
Mechanical Engineering as part of the Rules and Regulations governing
the practice of Mechanical Engineering.
PREAMBLE
Engineering is a profession as old civilization. It is not only and important
profession. It is also a learned one.
The Members of the Mechanical Engineering professional recognize that
their work has a direct and vital impact on the quality of life of the
people.
The services that Mechanical Engineers provide is impressed with public
interest for it affects the health, safety and welfare of the people, hence,
they should be honest, fair impartial and just in dealing not only with their
clients but also with their fellowmen.
As a professional, the Mechanical Engineer must practice his profession
by observing a standard of professional behavior that requires strict
adherence to the principles of ethic and professional conduct provided by
the Code of Ethics of their profession.
FUNDAMENTAL CANONS
Mechanical Engineers in the fulfillment of their professional duties, shall:
1. Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public in the
performance of their professional duties.
2. Perform services only in areas of their competence.
3. Make / issue public statements on issues only in the objective and
truthful manner.
4. Act in a professional manner of each employer or client as faithful
agents or trustees.
5. Avoid improper solicitation of clients or professional employment.
General Principles
Rule 1

The mechanical engineer shall, in the practice of his profession, be


governed by the Golden Rule, the ideals of service to man and his
environment, and the indispensability of unwavering public confidence in
his professional competence, integrity and humanity.
Rule 2

The mechanical engineer shall maintain the proper pride for his
profession, observe the standards of professional practice, safeguard the
dignity, welfare, and reputation of his colleagues in the professions, and
fulfill his duties and obligations as a citizen of the Republic of the
Philippines.
Rule 3

The mechanical engineer shall update and enhance constantly his


professional knowledge and skills through assiduous research and study,
and meaningful participation in continuing education programs and
seminars conducted or authorized by the Philippine Society of Mechanical
Engineers or educational institutions supervised by the State.
Rule 4

The ethical principle governing the mechanical engineer applies equally


to partnerships, firms and entities organized and existing for the
practice of mechanical engineering.
RELATIONS WITH THE
STATE
Rule 5

The mechanical engineer shall honor and respect the supreme authority
of the State, the Rule of Law, the primacy of the general welfare, the
fundamental rights of persons, and the obligations and privileges of
citizens recognized and guaranteed by the Constitution of the Philippines.
Rule 6

He shall cooperate fully with the State in the pursuit of national


development plans and programs, the inviolability of national security,
the promotion of peace, and the prevention and/or prosecution of unjust,
criminal or unlawful acts and omissions.
Rule 7

He shall be ready to render the services needed for the adequate and
orderly development of the resources of the country, and to offer his
mechanical devices and inventions essential or necessary for national
defense.
Rule 8

In a national emergency, he shall offer his professional knowledge, skill


and experience in the service of the State.
RELATIONS WITH THE
COMMUNITY
Rule 9

The mechanical engineer shall be well-informed of the latest


technological progress in his own line of work. He shall encourage and
require the use, or application of standard mechanical equipment,
machinery, or processes for safety, economy and efficiency.
Rule 10

Whenever he designs a mechanical equipment, machinery or process, or


prepares the layout of a project, he must apply an adequate factor of
safety, and provide for the necessary leeway for proper operating and
maintenance conditions.
Rule 11

When he discovers faulty or unsafe devices, equipment, or machinery in


any place, work or plant, he shall without delay, give notice thereof to the
proper authority, public or private, for the immediate and effective
correction, regardless of whether or not he is responsible for said place,
work or plant.
RELATIONS WITH
LABOR
Rule 12

The mechanical engineer shall recognize labor as one of the major


resources of our country. He must acknowledge that a working man is not
a mechanical robot but a human being.
Rule 13

He shall be familiar with the State policies on Labor and Social Justice,
as well as labor and social legislation and shall observe faithfully these
policies and laws in his dealings with labor in general, and with his
workmen in particular.
Rule 14

He shall strive to improve the skills of his workmen, pay them a fair living
wage, and instruct them on how to prevent accidents in their place of
work.
RELATIONS WITH
CLIENTS AND EMPLOYERS
Rule 15

The mechanical engineer shall observe punctuality in his appointments,


perform honestly and in good faith his contractual obligation and his
duties and obligations to his client or employer, and observe fair dealing
in his relations with his clients and employers
Rule 16

He shall treat with confidentiality any information obtained by him as to


the business affairs and technical methods or processes of a client or
employer.
Rule 17

He shall inform his client or employer of his business connections,


interests, or affiliations which may influence his judgment, or impair the
quality or character of his services.
Rule 18

The mechanical engineer is entitled to a just and fair compensation for


his services. In the computation of such compensation, the period of time
consumed, his knowledge, skill, experience, and reputation, and the
depreciation of instruments and materials used, shall be considered and
accorded such weight as is just and reasonable.
Rule 19

He shall accept compensation, financial or otherwise, for his services


from his client or employer only. He may agree to, or receive
compensation from any other source only with the full knowledge and
consent of all parties concerned.
Rule 20

The mechanical engineer shall be completely above suspicion or reproach


in his relation with his clients or employers, avoiding the remotest
reference or relation to any secret or questionable agreement on
commissions or other financial considerations promised by or received
from any person or entity other than his client or employer.
RELATIONS WITH
COLLEAGUES AND
ASSOCIATES
Rule 21

To thane own self be true and thou cannot be false to any man - expresses
the duty which a mechanical engineer owes to himself and to others.
Rule 22

The mechanical engineer shall use only fair means to gain professional
advancement. In the pursuit thereof he shall not injure the work or
employment opportunities of others or use any improper or questionable
method of soliciting employment or clientele.
Rule 23

He shall refrain from association with, or allowing the use of his name by,
any person or entity of questionable reputation
Rule 24

He shall provide the opportunity and the means to improve and advance
the knowledge, skills, and experience of his colleagues and associates.
Rule 25

He shall define clearly the line of authority and scope of responsibility of


his associates and assistants. Orders, or the recall thereof, shall be
issued through proper channels.
Rule 26

He shall be receptive to new ideas and suggestions from others, and


ready to recognize, encourage, and accredit the authors thereof.
Suggestions from colleagues and associates shall be given more careful
attention.
Rule 27

He shall use tact and discretion in dealing with his colleagues and
associates, but not at the sacrifice of firmness. He shall work out difficult
problems with courage and serenity.
Rule 28

Careful selection of understudies shall be a guiding principle, and


preference shall be given to those with adequate engineering education.
Rule 29

He shall not expect others to face danger that he himself will not face. He
shall observe at all times safety requirements for the protection of all
concerned.
Rule 30

The mechanical engineer shall actively support the duly accredited


association with the end in view of enhancing the practice of the
profession and discharging his public responsibilities as professional.
PENAL PROVISIONS
Rule 31

Violation of any provision of this code, which causes damage or injury to


another, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than Two hundred Pesos
(P200.00), or an imprisonment for not more than (2)months, or both, at the
discretion of the Court.
Rule 32

Violation of any provision of this Code shall likewise constitute unethical,


unprofessional and dishonorable conduct, and shall be dealt with under
the provisions of Sec. 42 of the Mechanical Engineering Act, R.A. No. 8495
EFFECTIVITY
Rule 33

This Code shall take effect after approval by the Professional Regulation
Commission and after fifteen (15) days following its publication in the
Official Gazette.

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