5.7. Legal, Ethical, and Safety Considerations

Try these first

1. 1.

   What must surveyors adhere to when collecting data for legal purposes?

   Hint

   Think about rules that must be followed in professional practice.

2. 2.

   Name one example of a safety protocol when setting up a Total Station.

   Hint

   Consider what would alert people on a construction site.

3. 3.

   Why is it essential to follow national surveying regulations?

   • To increase cost
   • To ensure legal acceptance of surveys
   • To reduce workload

   Hint

   Think about the consequences of illegitimate surveys.

4. 4.

   True or False: GPS data is safe to share openly with anyone.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the implications of sharing sensitive information.

5. 5.

   Imagine you are a surveyor who accidentally lifted the coordinates of a restricted area. How would you evaluate the potential legal implications of this mistake?

   Hint

   Think about the impact of data breaches in sensitive areas.

6. 6.

   Design a safety protocol for setting up a GPS surveying unit at a busy road intersection.

   Hint

   Consider the visibility and safety of both the surveyors and the general public.