Document ID (ISN) | 69623 |
CIS number |
97-1173 |
ISBN(s) |
0-566-07707-8 |
Year |
1997 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Abbott H., Tyler M. |
Title |
Safer by design - A guide to the management and law of designing for product safety |
Bibliographic information |
Gower Publishing Ltd., Gower House, Croft Road, Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 3HR, United Kingdom, 2nd ed., 1997. xviii, 329p. Illus. Index. Price: GBP 42.50. |
Abstract |
Part 1 of this manual reviews techniques for the management of design risks: management strategy; sources of information on product-related accidents; hazard analysis and risk assessment techniques; standards and management information for reducing product design risks; design review systems; residual risk transfer - insurance and contract conditions; residual risk retention. Part 2 covers the legal background: legal developments in Europe; product liability in the United Kingdom and other countries; designers' personal liabilities. Part 3 presents case histories which illustrate the physical legal and commercial risks of product defects and demonstrate ways in which they could be prevented. Revised version of CIS 89-473. |
Descriptors (primary) |
dangerous equipment; safety by design; product safety |
Descriptors (secondary) |
Australia; criminal liability; Japan; United Kingdom; case study; Germany; France; Italy; manuals; hazard evaluation; non-occupational accidents; legislation; glossary; comment on law; comment on directive; role of management; USA |
Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
Subject(s) |
Generalities
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Broad subject area(s) |
General safety, health and conditions of work
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Browse category(ies) |
Criminal liability in OSH
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