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What are the best practices for conducting safety assessments for new products?

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Safety assessments are essential for ensuring that new products meet the standards and regulations of the industry and the market. They also help to identify and mitigate any potential hazards or risks that could harm the users, the workers, or the environment. In this article, you will learn some of the best practices for conducting safety assessments for new products, from planning to testing to reporting.

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Saleh Alzamanan

Sr. Operations Manager | Production Manager | Supply Chains & Manufacturing Manager | PMP? I SFC? I SSYB? I APICS - CSCP

1 Plan ahead

Before you start the safety assessment process, you need to have a clear understanding of the product's design, features, functions, and intended use. You also need to define the scope, objectives, and criteria of the assessment, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the team members. Planning ahead will help you to align the assessment with the product development cycle, allocate the necessary resources, and avoid delays or errors.

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From my background experience, i would say that to start to identify the applicable regulations by determining the specific regulations and standards that may or may not apply to your product based on its intended use, target market, and industry. This may include local, national, and international standards.

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2 Review existing data

One of the best ways to save time and money in the safety assessment process is to review the existing data and information related to the product. This could include previous assessments, test results, customer feedback, industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements. Reviewing existing data will help you to identify the gaps, challenges, and opportunities for improvement in the product's safety performance.

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3 Conduct hazard analysis

The next step is to conduct a hazard analysis, which is a systematic method of identifying and evaluating the potential sources of harm that could result from the product's use or misuse. You can use various tools and techniques, such as fault tree analysis, failure mode and effects analysis, or risk matrix, to analyze the hazards and their severity, probability, and consequences. You should also consider the human factors, such as user behavior, ergonomics, and accessibility, that could affect the product's safety.

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I totally agree that conducting a hazard analysis is important for identifying potential hazards associated with a product. Consider both inherent hazards and those that may arise during normal or foreseeable misuse.

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4 Perform testing and validation

After you have identified and prioritized the hazards, you need to perform testing and validation to verify that the product meets the safety criteria and standards. You can use different types of testing methods, such as laboratory testing, field testing, simulation testing, or user testing, depending on the product's characteristics and requirements. You should also document the testing procedures, results, and deviations, and ensure that they are traceable and transparent.

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I agree, but also consider third-party testing and certification to enhance credibility and demonstrate compliance with applicable standards.

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5 Implement corrective actions

If the testing and validation reveal any safety issues or non-compliances, you need to implement corrective actions to resolve them. You should follow a structured approach, such as the 8D method, to define the problem, analyze the root cause, generate and implement solutions, verify the effectiveness, and prevent recurrence. You should also communicate the corrective actions to the relevant stakeholders and update the safety documentation accordingly.

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6 Prepare safety report

The final step is to prepare a safety report that summarizes the findings and outcomes of the safety assessment process. The safety report should include the following elements: the product description, the assessment scope and objectives, the assessment methods and tools, the assessment results and conclusions, the corrective actions and recommendations, and the supporting evidence and references. The safety report should be clear, concise, and consistent, and follow the applicable format and guidelines.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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1 Plan ahead

2 Review existing data

3 Conduct hazard analysis

4 Perform testing and validation

5 Implement corrective actions

6 Prepare safety report

7 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Plan ahead

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5 Implement corrective actions

6 Prepare safety report

7 Here’s what else to consider

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