35. Liability and Safety Standards

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define product liability.

   Hint

   Think about safety issues with a product.

2. 2.

   What does PHA stand for?

   Hint

   Consider the type of analysis that occurs before deployment.

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of product liability?

   • To ensure product safety
   • To assign blame
   • To encourage innovation

   Hint

   Think about the reasons for having legal responsibilities.

4. 4.

   True or False: Professional liability applies only to engineers.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider other professions that offer technical services.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a case where a robot designed for construction fails and injures a worker, addressing all types of liability involved.

   Hint

   Look into each party's role in ensuring safety and compliance.

6. 6.

   Design a comprehensive risk assessment matrix for a new automated system in civil engineering, incorporating PHA and FMEA.

   Hint

   Remember to prioritize risks and integrate safety measures for maximum protection.