Risk watch: product recalls
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Risk controls must be maintained by manufacturers from product development through to manufacture and distribution, with undetected hazards subsequently resulting in costly product recalls. Automobile manufacture Saab invested about 5 million pounds sterling to develop third-row, rear-facing child seats for a new vehicle but abandoned the plans after discovering passenger safety was at risk in an accident due to the crumple design of the vehicle's rear end. Automobile manufacturer BMW also recalled three million vehicles due to problems with heat exchangers.
Publication Name: Occupational Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0143-5353
Year: 1999
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BS 8800 and risk assessment
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The British Standards Institution Guide BS 8800 outlines the six required processes in the risk assessment section of the occupational health and safety management system. Each activity within the workplace should be identified according to risk by judging the likelihood of the risk happening and the result of such an occurrence. Once the level of risk has been assessed a planned response should be determined. The plans should be constantly reviewed and altered if the situation changes.
Publication Name: Occupational Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0143-5353
Year: 1997
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The Corrective Action Plan
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A step-by-step description is presented of the action which should be taken when organizing a product recall. The communication of product recalls to the public and the role of the recall-coordinator are discussed.
Publication Name: Occupational Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0143-5353
Year: 2001
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