The most important consideration we face as engineers is the ethics of our work, we are not only responsible for reliable, effective designs, but also ensuring the safety of both ourselves and any potential users. The Statement of Ethical Principals issued by the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Engineering Council in 2005 outlines the most important ethical standards an engineer should hold themselves to.
My Statement:
“As an individual, I commit to upholding the ethical principles outlined by the The Statement of Ethical Principles. I recognise the significant impact that engineering has had on society, and will accordingly conduct myself with honesty and integrity. Plagiarism has no place in my work, nor the work of my team members . I pledge to work with respect for life, the law and the environment, with the public good in mind, adhering to all industry standards and regulations where applicable.”
References:
https://www.engc.org.uk/standards-guidance/guidance/statement-of-ethical-principles/
The Statement of Ethical Principals
Issued by the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Engineering Council in 2005 and outlines the most important ethical standards an engineer should hold themselves to.
https://raeng.org.uk/media/batgo4ye/engineering_ethics_in_practice_shorter.pdf
Engineering ethics in practice: a guide for engineers
Published by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE) in 2011. This in depth guide discussing all the principles set forward by the RAE and the Engineering Council, was written to help readers identify the common ethical standards which all engineers are committed to. A very helpful source for further reading into ethical principals.