Ethical Codes of Engineering PracticeChapter 6 of Ethics in Civil and Structural Engineering: Professional Responsibility and Standard of Care, 1st ed., D. Adams, McGraw Hill (2022).
Chapter 6.4. provides an overview of Engineers Australia Code of Ethics, which provides guidelines on professional conduct, recognizing that standards for acceptable conduct are not permanently fixed and can change over time, depending on the nature of relevant circumstances, but they will always represent the enduring ethical values and principles of the profession.
Four principles of ethical conduct are defined:
1. Demonstrate integrity through honest practice, being well-informed, and respecting the dignity of all persons.
2. Practice competently by maintaining and developing knowledge and skills, with a sense of objectivity and adequate information for exercising judgement.
3. Exercise leadership by upholding the reputation of others and of the profession, supporting diversity, and communicating effectively.
4. Promote sustainability through responsible engagement of the community, by fostering the health and wellbeing of humans and the environment, and with a commitment to future generations.