title: Ergonomics and product liability.
abstract: This article discusses the implications for ergonomists of proposed changes in the civil law on product liability. It also considers the ergonomic approach to the prevention of product liability actions. This is the promotion of consumer safety through safe product design. Safety performance testing and standards are examined in the light of the future requirements of manufacturers. The article is based largely upon a paper entitled "The prevention of product liability actions" read at the CBI Conference, Product Safety and Liability for Defects, held at the Inn on the Park, London, September, 1977.
authors.affiliation: Senior Research Officer, Institute for Consumer Ergonomics, University of Technology, Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: N S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Kirk