Unit 4-F

Question 1

What are the two risks a designer has to consider?

Answer 1

Risk to the user when the product is being used
Risks involved when manufacturing

Question 2

What are the 5 stages of the risk assessment process?

Answer 2

1. Look for hazards
2. Decide who might be harmed
3. Evaluate the risks
4. Record your findings
5. Review the assessment

Question 3

Which law covers general product safety?

Answer 3

The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (GPSR)

Question 4

What does (GPSR) require?

Answer 4

Products to be safe in their normal or reasonably foreseeable usage and enforcement authorities have powers to take appropriate action when this obligation is not met

Question 5

What must manufacturers and importers do to demonstrate compliance?

Answer 5

Minimise risk
Keep records of technical documentation#
Place appropriate labling
Provide instructions on safe use

Question 6

What should a company do if there is an issue with a product?

Answer 6

Take action:
Issue new instructions
Modify the product
Require customers to return it for a refund
They must contact all customers

Question 7

What should companies do in case they are sued for compensation?

Answer 7

Take out product liability insurance

Question 8

Which organisation helps designers and manufacturers with safety?

Answer 8

The health and safety executive (HSE)

Question 9

What is within a designer’s duty of care?

Answer 9

The safety of their products to a user and their personnel