hazards, liability standards and safety

Question 1

three sources of legal liability

Answer 1

1. contract law - breach of contract
2. tort law - damages from negligent party
3. consumer legislation - liable for damages from defective product

Question 2

three reasons to claim for product liability damages

Answer 2

1. defective manufacturing
2. negligence in design
3. failure to warn of damages associated with product

Question 3

warranties

Answer 3

promises made about a product

Question 4

canadian product law

Answer 4

determines if the utility of the product outweigh the risk of design

Question 5

three duties of design engineer

Answer 5

• conduct hazard analysis
• inspect/test to determine flaws
• conduct a failure analysis

Question 6

hazard analysis

Answer 6

identifying hazards and eliminating when possible, shield when they cant be eliminated, or provide remedial action when they cant be shielded

Question 7

failure analysis

Answer 7

examines consequences of component failure and reduces probability of failure

Question 8

SCC

Answer 8

standard council of canada

- promotes efficient and effective standardization

Question 9

workers compensation act

Answer 9

inspects work place, investigates accidents, imposes penalties and provides insurance to injured workers

Question 10

occupational health and safety

Answer 10

protects workers from employment related hazards

Question 11

who does federal workplace safety regulations apply to and what does it determine

Answer 11

applies to suppliers, determines WHIMIS