Focusing on the mechanical and structural aspects of design, this practical and up-to-date sourcebook shows you how to identify and eliminate potential hazards early in the design stages of product development.
Using case histories and examples to illustrate key points, the author examines the special safety requirements of all kinds of consumer, industrial, and commercial products.
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 : The Concept of Safety
Chapter 2 : Design Philosophy
Chapter 3 : Human Factors in Design
Chapter 4 : The Product Design Process
Chapter 5 : Design of Consumer Products
Chapter 6 : Design of Industrial and Commercial Products
Chapter 7 : Codes and Standards for Design
Chapter 8 : Product Liability
Chapter 9 : The Legal Process
Appendix A : Consumer Product Safety Act of 1972
Appendix B : Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970
Index
