How does the government protect the public with regulations? (3) - ANSWER
- Admit only qualified professionals
- Establish standards of professional practice & code of ethics
- discipline negligent, incompetent, or unscrupulous practitioners
When did most provinces require a P.Eng. to hold the title of and practice as
an engineer? - ANSWER 1937
What are the 4 steps used in the EGBC disciplinary process and what happens
at each stage? - ANSWER - Gather evidence: Complaint is sent to registrant
and response is obtained.
- Investigation: Compare statements and evidence. (possible outcomes;
hearing, dismiss, warning, further investigation)
- Voluntary Resolution: Replaces need for a hearing, a consent agreement
with registrant.
, - Disciplinary hearing: independent review by "disciplinary committee"
What penalties/actions can EGBC take against guilty registrants? (6) -
ANSWER - A reprimand
- Pay costs of legal proceedings
- Remedial actions
- Restrict practice
- Suspension or cancel license
- Fines
What breaches will a registrant be disciplined for? (6) - ANSWER -
Professional misconduct/unprofessional conduct
- Incompetence
- Negligence
- Breach of code of ethics
- Physical or mental incapacity
- Unbecoming conduct
Briefly, what are the 13 EGBC code of ethics? - ANSWER 1. Health, safety, and
welfare of public and workplace.
2. Only practice in fields where trained and competent.
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