MMME2049 L5 and 6 Health/saftey and ethics

Why focus on safety

We have to – legislation

We want to – It is the right thing to do

It makes good business sense

what is the Utilitarian approach

Greatest benefit for the greatest number of people

The Moral principles and corresponding duties 7

Respect – treat yourself and others with respect

Non-malevolence – avoid harming people

Benevolence – promote well-being of others

Integrity – maintain personal standards worthy of a professional

Justice – be fair and treat people equally in similar circumstances

Utility – choose the action that produces greatest benefit for the greatest number

Double effect – make sure there are no foreseeable side effects that are disproportionate to the good of the main effect

Four fundamental principles for engineers

Honesty and integrity

Respect for life, law, the environment and public good

Accuracy and rigour

Leadership and communication

Moral decision-making process ( 6 steps )

Intent

Motive

Circumstance

Decision

Action

Outcome