Other Republic Acts related to Chemical Engineering Discipline Flashcards
RA 10657 is known as
Chemistry Profession Act of 2015
An act regulating and modernizing
the practice of chemistry in the
Philippines
Chemistry Profession Act of 2015 (10657)
RA 10657 repeals for the purpose of
R.A No. 754, Chemistry Law of the
Philippines
Aims to promote, regulate and protect the professional practice of
chemistry and to ensure the continued development and high
international standards of the practice of chemistry in the Philippines.
Chemistry Profession Act of 2015
(RA 10657)
refers to the accredited professional organization duly accredited by the Board and Commission to represent the Chemistry profession.
Accredited Professional Organization (APO)
refers to any person who is engaged in the professional practice of chemistry
Registered chemist
refers to any
person who is engaged in the work of chemical
analysis
Registered chemical technician
are formal, written
guidelines that outline the ethical principles
and responsibilities expected of engineers in
their professional practice
Codes of ethics
mandates continuous professional
development for all registered and licensed
professionals regulated by the Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC)
The Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) Act of 2016
The Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) Act of 2016 is also known as
Republic Act No. 10912
Key features of CPD act of 2016
Mandatory CPD Requirements.
Accreditation of CPD Providers
CPD Council
Monitoring and Enforcement
a discipline that involves the planning and
construction of complex structures, aiming to guarantee stability and
safety for those who reside or use them
Civil Engineering
Civil engineering law is known as
RA 544
Ensures public safety, maintaining construction quality, and promoting
ethical practices within the field
Republic Act No. 544
RA No. 544 establishes _______responsible for licensing and registering
qualified civil engineers
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Board of Examiners for Civil Engineers
helped to improve the quality and safety of civil engineering
projects in the Philippines as only qualified professionals work on critical
projects
RA No. 544
Both disciplines (civil and chemical) deal with the
safe and responsible disposal of waste
“New Electrical Engineering Law is known as
RA 7920
The primary law governing the practice of electrical engineering IN THE PHILIPPINES
RA 7920
RA 7920, enacted in ___, sets key points in registration and licensing, examination, practice restrictions and others.
1995
Electrical engineering and chemical engineering are linked by
environmental regulations and safety standards
regulates the practice of electrical engineering in the Philippines
Electrical Engineering Law
(Republic Act No. 184)
encompasses a wider scope of electrical engineering practice
RA 7920
Laid the initial foundation for regulating electrical engineering in the
Philippines
RA 184
It is known as the Philippine Mechanical Engineering Act of 1998
RA 8495
current primary legal framework governing the practice of mechanical
engineering in the Philippines
RA 8495
mandates the presence of qualified personnel in every mechanical work, project, or plant in operation.
Section 34 of Republic Act No. 8495
Chemical engineering projects often involve mechanical equipment,
machinery, and processes
exceeding the power threshold
It governs the design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of
boilers, pressure vessels, and other pressure equipment
American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME) Standard
Implementing ASME standards in equipment and processes enhances _______ in chemical engineering projects.
safety and reliability
regulations and
policies designed to protect the
environment and natural resources
wherein these laws aim to address various
environmental issues
Environmental laws
is mandated to implement on a
nationwide scale the 6 important
environmental law
Environmental Management Bureau (DENR)
Establishing An Environmental Impact Statement System,
Including Other Environmental Management Related Measures And For Other Purpose
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1586
planning and management tool that will help government, decision makers, the
proponents and the affected community address the negative consequences or risks on
the environment. The process assures implementation of environment-friendly projects
EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment)
The law aims to regulate restrict or prohibit the importation, manufacture, processing,
sale, distribution, use and disposal of chemical substances and mixtures the present
unreasonable risk to human health
REPUBLIC ACT 6969
Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990
REPUBLIC ACT 6969
Example of chemicals that must follow this law RA 6969 are __________, etc. which can cause risk to humans
mercury, cyanide, asbestos,
polychlorinated biphenyls, arsenic, lead
Philippine Clean Air Act Of 1999
REPUBLIC ACT 8749