An industrial firm in Bahrain is specialized in the development of a controlled chemical whose usage is restricted and controlled in Bahrain. The company works on a license to develop controlled chemicals which was found to disintegrate ozone layer. For the manufacturing of these controlled substances some raw materials are also required whose import and use as well as management is controlled and scrutinized according to Bahrain laws. An annual audit conducted in the company found out that the factory had an intermittent leakage of raw materials used in the manufacturing which poses a threat to the safety. It was also found out that the emissions of by product of the combustion in the manufacturing process had carbon monoxide at 170 ppm and hydrogen sulphide at 550nppm.

a) With reference to Bahrain laws Evaluate with a discussion whether the company is bound or not by citing the appropriate laws applicable (5 marks)

b) Develop what is the ethical responsibility in this case of the company mentioned with one NSPE code (5 marks)