b'Irummaging around thehis way of living. In studying ethics,I will be loyal to my employerappearance, knowing this will earncriminallyinvolvedifobvious was association library the otherwe attempt to understand how to liveat all times, recognizing the valueme the respect of my fellow workersnegligenceshouldleadtoper-day, looking for some tech- and work together harmoniously.of loyalty to success. and the public. I will remember thissonal injury or property damage.nical backup, when I stumbledThe professions have codes of eth- Iwillnevercastdoubtuponis a key to my general character. 2.Protecttheneighboursprop-uponthisForemensRoofingics or sets of principles or rules thatmyemployersintegrity,butI will be glad to disseminate un- ertybyshieldingwhenpour-Manual. It was published by theprovidestandardsofbehaviourforworktosecuretherespectandselfishly the knowledge and skills ofing liquids or spraying, keeping Canadian Roofing Contractorsthe individual and the group. A codeadmiration of those with whommy craft in order to help others andnails off lawns, etc. When it is Association in 1965. I thumbedof ethics works to the mutual advan- I associate. In order to maintainthe industry.through it with interest, notingtage of all those who uphold it andmy own integrity, I will not ac- I will always strive to maintainnecessary to make electrical con-how relevant its content is evenmaintains standards of service to thecede to the improper requests ofpropercommunicationswithmynectionsthroughhisproperty, today, almost 60 years later.public. On the other hand, it also helpsunscrupulous employers. employer and fellow workers. protectthegardensandshrub-While the roofing materialsto gain the favour of the public for theIwillbetolerantofotherbery. Cover the ground under the andtheirapplicationchapterindividual and the group. racesandotherideasinorderPUBLIC RELATIONS kettle with metal sheets or sand. was rather dated, much of thetobuildaspiritoffriendshipSincealmosteveryroofersjobCarelessemployeeshaveoften manuals content could be in- ETHICS and co-operation. will depend on his employers busi- caused lawsuits.cluded in a 2022 manual withThe roofers personal code of ethics.Iwillstrivetobecourteous,ness, it is always wise for him to3.Make a habit of using proper be-the same title. I was particularlyThe following is a code of ethics whichrecognizingthattherebyjobkeep his employers welfare in mind,haviour and language. It is then drawn to Chapter II, which ismight be kept in mind in all activitiestensionsarereducedandmo- particularly as it relates to the pub- possibletoworkwithoutfear titled Ethics and Public Rela- on the job. The roofer with good char- rale strengthened. lic. The employee is largely responsi- ofembarrassmentinanysitu-tions for the Roofing Trade. acter and desirable personality is anI will strive to avoid profan- ble for the quality of public relationsation,suchasamongwomen If I was going to prepare suchasset to his employer and, consequent- ity, intoxicants or abusive actionshis employer enjoys.a 2022 version of this manual,ly, his services are sought. This canon the job so that I need never beHere are some everyday thingsand children.I would definitely include thismean added security for the workmanashamed of my actions. you should remember. They help to4.Check and protect materials de-chapterand,quitefrankly,and his family. Also important is theI will be punctual in order toinfluence public opinion concerninglivered to the job.wouldnthavetochangeafact that living by this code of ethicsbe fair to my employer, my fellowboth you and your employer. 5.Remember, a job can be done fast word.Itsmessagefitsnicelywill reward any roofer with the respectworkmen and myself. 1.Protect the public by maintain- and well, if you know how in the withtheOIRCAsmissionof his co-workers and his employers. I will constantly strive to raiseing barricades, warning lightsfirst place.statementtoassurethroughI will respect the welfare of my fel- my standard of skill and knowl- and signs. An accident to an6.Your reputation, as well as that accountabilityexcellenceinlow workers, my employer and myselfedge in my chosen craft so that Ioutsider resulting from unpro- ofyouremployer,isatstake roofing construction. by working and thinking safely. may never need to refuse an em- tected work areas may result inwhenyouareworkingonre-I decided that I would shareI will strive to acquire the respect ofployers request for service. serious injury to an innocentroofing. Exercise particular care thischapterwiththereadersthe public, my friends and my employ- Iwillstriketotakezeal- bystander. It could also createin cleaning up and in avoiding of ORN, and here it is, worder by being honest and trustworthy. ous pride in my assigned tasks.a poor reputation for your em-for word: I will strive to create a contagiousThis I know will make my lifeployer, as well as unnecessarytripping hazards or other unsafe Anindividualsethicsdeter- atmosphereforco-operationamongmore interesting. difficultiesincompletingtheor unsightly conditions when the mine his actions in relation to othermy fellow workers by showing humil- I will be very careful to observejob.Youremployercanalsopremises are occupied while work human beings and thus, in a sense,ity and good will in speech and deed. the rules of appropriate personalbecomefinanciallyandevenis going on.THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORTWITH BEACONSERVING ROOFING CONTRACTORS ACROSS ONTARIO Cambridge | London | Whitby TREMCOROOFING.COM Ottawa | Concord800.668.9879BEACON-CANADA.COMTREMCO ROOFING AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE IS PART OF TREMCO CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS GROUPORN THE ONLY SOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL ICI ROOFING CONTRACTORS IN ONTARIO ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSISSUE 3 202223'