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RELATIONS WITH THE COMMUNITY
Rule 6. The industrial engineer holds paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public. When the
industrial engineer discovers faulty, inefficient or unsafe work systems, the industrial engineer shall
primarily assess how to correct the situation and immediately report 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 situation; in the context of being an active professional contributing to the
development of his/her community
RELATIONS WITH LABOR
Rule 7. The industrial engineer shall be familiar with the relevant policies on Labor and Social Justice, as
well as applicable 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 8. The Industrial Engineer shall
use his knowledge to improve the skills of his workforce, recommend a fair living wage, and instruct
them on how to increase their productivity.
RELATIONS WITH CLIENTS AND EMPLOYERS
Rule 9. The industrial 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 10. The industrial engineer 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 11. The industrial engineer 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 12. The industrial engineer shall avoid deceptive acts.
Rule 13. The industrial engineer shall render professional services in their areas of competence
RELATIONS WITH COLLEAGUES AND ASSOCIATES
Rule 14. The industrial engineer shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their
professional services and shall not compete unfairly with others.
Rule 15. The industrial engineer shall conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and
lawfully so as to enhance the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the industrial engineering
profession.
Rule 16. The industrial engineer shall give credit for engineering work to those to whom credit is due;
and will recognize the proprietary interests of others.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Industrial engineers found violating any of the provisions of the code shall be meted with
administrative sanctions such as fines and suspension or revocation of certification and/or
membership from the organization as indicated by its separate and approved code of conduct for its
members.
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