1. Legal Liability and Business Code of Ethics Lara Amini EnCh 430 January 17 th 2008 Sections 21.3 and 21.4

2. 21.3 Legal Liability Government regulations Contractual liabilities Civil Actions – torts Criminal liabilities

3. Government Regulations Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Department of Transportation (DOT) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

4. Contractual Liabilities Completion of work on specified time Meet quality expectations

5. Civil Actions - torts Design results in injury to a person Contamination or pollution Loss or damage to a property

6. Criminal Liabilities Failure to comply with the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act – 1977 (FCPA) Foreign Tax Laws

7. 21.4 Business Code of Conduct Keep personal information confidential Maintain proprietary secrecy or patent agreement Understanding guidelines for employee relations

8. Summary Read and understand the state and government requirements Honor contractual agreements Maintain professional behavior in the work environment