EXPERT ROLE/WORK ACCEPTED* Select Expert Role Consumer accident prevention policy Expert Witness Media interviews/articles/consultancy Safety consultancy for businesses Safety/accident research studies Training courses/mentoring
Types or product or service * Select A Category Furniture, home/building contents & fixtures Chair, seating, upholstery, table Bed, bunk, mattress, bedding, electric blanket Storage unit, cupboards and shelving, fitted kitchen Curtain, blind, cushion, carpet soft furnishing Consumer electronic product: TV, audio, computer, IT, phone Locks, alarm/detectors (eg smoke, security). Automatic control Office/school stationery. Art/craft material. Window, door, flooring. Structure, fixture or fitting in building Waste disposal/recycling Public/customer facilities in shop, office, library, etc Food, cooking and kitchen related Food/drink (raw/processed). Catering service Container, dispenser, packaging for food/drink Food decoration or food imitation Refrigerator, freezer Hob, oven, range Microwave oven Barbeque, camping stove, etc Small electrical kitchen appliances Food preparation equipment. Cooking utensils Serving/tableware items (eg cutlery,mug,glass) Dishwasher, dishwashing product Child related Toys, games(non-software) Pushchair/pram/buggy/stroller Child/nursery furniture Baby care equipment Cycles, scooters, skates, child-driven vehicles Public/garden play structures (eg swing, bouncy castle) Balloons, party goods/decorations School equipment, furniture and fixtures Music/videos. Software games. Internet Leisure related Adventure activity-eg on snow, open water, wild landscape Cafe/hotel/bar, entertainment premises Camping, caravans Exercise equipment. Fitness gym. Fairground, Theme park. Thrill ride. Fireworks. Bonfire Heritage building/historic object Horse riding/related products Other sport equipment, facility or service Park/beach/waterway/stadium/festival Pleasure craft on river/canal/sea Other supervised recreation activity Swimming pool, sauna, health spa DIY & garden related Adhesive/paint/sealant/solvent/etc Construction material (timber, cement, etc) Manual tools/equipment for DIY, etc Ladders, scaffolding, temporary supports Lawnmower. Powered garden equipment Manual garden tools/hardware Pesticide, fertiliser, garden chemicals, etc Plants, seeds, trees Power tools for DIY/building, etc Shed/greenhouse/pond/garden feature Wood/metal workshop equipment. Welding. Soldering Laundry, cleaning & Housework related Clothes washing or drying appliance Drying line, airer, iron, ironing board Manual cleaning equipment (eg broom/mop) Sewing/knitting/mending equipment Washing/cleaning/laundry substances Vacuum cleaner, carpet/floor-care appliance Clothing and personal effects Clothing/headwear Footwear Hand luggage, backpack Jewellery, accessories Mobile phones, personal electronic products Tobacco products, lighters, matches Pets and products for pets Personal care-related Accomodation in hospital/care home Aids to home living (eg stair lift) Consumer medical devices Cosmetics Hair/skin/dental/shaving care devices Hair/skin/dental toiletries Hair/skin-treatment/tanning services Medicines/remedies/health supplements Mobility & Transport related Wheelchair/aid to personal mobility Bicycle, scooter, skates Safety on-board bus,coach,train,ferry,cruise,air service Pedestrian/customer spaces. Escalator, lift, Public toilet/baby care facility Luggage, trolley, rack, strap, etc Safety in motor cars. Child car seats. Off-road vehicles. Vehicle maintenance equipment, parts and accessories Heat, light, plumbing and energy related Electricity supply systems. Lighting Gas, plumbing, central heating systems Solid/liquid fuelled heating stove. Open fire in grate Gas cylinder, fuel can/tank Battery, torch, laser pointer Candle, oil lamp, incense Miscellaneous products/services Packaging for products. Aerosol containers Novelty, gadget, tourist gift (Potential) weapon: knife, blade, air gun, catapult or Select A Category Furniture, home/building contents & fixtures Chair, seating, upholstery, table Bed, bunk, mattress, bedding, electric blanket Storage unit, cupboards and shelving, fitted kitchen Curtain, blind, cushion, carpet soft furnishing Consumer electronic product: TV, audio, computer, IT, phone Locks, alarm/detectors (eg smoke, security). Automatic control Office/school stationery. Art/craft material. Window, door, flooring. Structure, fixture or fitting in building Waste disposal/recycling Public/customer facilities in shop, office, library, etc Food, cooking and kitchen related Food/drink (raw/processed). Catering service Container, dispenser, packaging for food/drink Food decoration or food imitation Refrigerator, freezer Hob, oven, range Microwave oven Barbeque, camping stove, etc Small electrical kitchen appliances Food preparation equipment. Cooking utensils Serving/tableware items (eg cutlery,mug,glass) Dishwasher, dishwashing product Child related Toys, games(non-software) Pushchair/pram/buggy/stroller Child/nursery furniture Baby care equipment Cycles, scooters, skates, child-driven vehicles Public/garden play structures (eg swing, bouncy castle) Balloons, party goods/decorations School equipment, furniture and fixtures Music/videos. Software games. Internet Leisure related Adventure activity-eg on snow, open water, wild landscape Cafe/hotel/bar, entertainment premises Camping, caravans Exercise equipment. Fitness gym. Fairground, Theme park. Thrill ride. Fireworks. Bonfire Heritage building/historic object Horse riding/related products Other sport equipment, facility or service Park/beach/waterway/stadium/festival Pleasure craft on river/canal/sea Other supervised recreation activity Swimming pool, sauna, health spa DIY & garden related Adhesive/paint/sealant/solvent/etc Construction material (timber, cement, etc) Manual tools/equipment for DIY, etc Ladders, scaffolding, temporary supports Lawnmower. Powered garden equipment Manual garden tools/hardware Pesticide, fertiliser, garden chemicals, etc Plants, seeds, trees Power tools for DIY/building, etc Shed/greenhouse/pond/garden feature Wood/metal workshop equipment. Welding. Soldering Laundry, cleaning & Housework related Clothes washing or drying appliance Drying line, airer, iron, ironing board Manual cleaning equipment (eg broom/mop) Sewing/knitting/mending equipment Washing/cleaning/laundry substances Vacuum cleaner, carpet/floor-care appliance Clothing and personal effects Clothing/headwear Footwear Hand luggage, backpack Jewellery, accessories Mobile phones, personal electronic products Tobacco products, lighters, matches Pets and products for pets Personal care-related Accomodation in hospital/care home Aids to home living (eg stair lift) Consumer medical devices Cosmetics Hair/skin/dental/shaving care devices Hair/skin/dental toiletries Hair/skin-treatment/tanning services Medicines/remedies/health supplements Mobility & Transport related Wheelchair/aid to personal mobility Bicycle, scooter, skates Safety on-board bus,coach,train,ferry,cruise,air service Pedestrian/customer spaces. Escalator, lift, Public toilet/baby care facility Luggage, trolley, rack, strap, etc Safety in motor cars. Child car seats. Off-road vehicles. Vehicle maintenance equipment, parts and accessories Heat, light, plumbing and energy related Electricity supply systems. Lighting Gas, plumbing, central heating systems Solid/liquid fuelled heating stove. Open fire in grate Gas cylinder, fuel can/tank Battery, torch, laser pointer Candle, oil lamp, incense Miscellaneous products/services Packaging for products. Aerosol containers Novelty, gadget, tourist gift (Potential) weapon: knife, blade, air gun, catapult
Types of hazard or safety issue * Select A Category Chemical /biological safety Abnormal/allergic reactions Carcinogens Chemical leaching from surfaces. Corrosion/degradation Food handling hugiene Heavy metals (lead, mercury, tin etc) Hygiene of non-food products. Microbiological contamination Over-exposure/over-dose effects. Abuse of solvents, etc Particulate effects. Asbestos, dust. Nanomaterial effects Safety of products applied to body parts Preventing chemical penetration of clothing or containers Safety applications of smell or taste Toxic effects of gases or volatile emmissions Toxic effects of liquids or ingested objects Spoilage in store/transport of food/medicine Physical/mechanical safety Failure of glass/metal/plastic/rubber/adhesive/textile/etc Good design, construction and production practice Rigid element hazards: gaps, edges, sharps, projections, snagging Moving part hazards in machinery or hinged/folding products Height hazards. Preventing falling persons or objects Slips/trips on steps, stairs or walking surfaces Instability. Over-turning/rollover hazards Protection against ejected debris or projectiles Elastic, spring or magnetic forces Pressurised containers and explosive-powered products Pressure jets or suction forces Choking/small parts/foreign body hazards Strangulation or suffocation hazards Drowning/submersion/water accident risks Eye injury risks Noise/ Vibration/ Ultrasonics Fire and flame safety Fire spread, detection, evacuation preparations Flammability of liquids, gases, explosive materials Flammabilty of textiles, upholstery, other solids Safety of gas in appliances/cylinders/piped supply Safety of open flame products; solid/liquid fuel burners Thermal safety Burn risks from hot surfaces Burn/scald risks from hot liquid/vapour/air flow Sun (UV) protection measures Risks of de-hydration or bodily overheating Cold hazards. Exposure, hypothermia, frozen surfaces Electrical and radiation safety Electrical safety of components, circuits, cabling, appliances Electrical ignition of fires Electrocution/shock hazards Electromagnetic interference. Wireless frequency health effects Ionising radiation (X-rays, radioactivity) Lighting safety issues. Epileptic reactions Safe function of control systems or robotics UV/infra-red/microwave radiation. Lasers Provisions for safe use Access/use/warnings for people with disabilities Child access restriction Effective consumer instructions and warnings Evacuation and emergency preparations Fail-safe design Point of sale information Product life/wear indications. Hazards in disposal Protective clothing/equipment for consumers Provision for lifting/handling or packaging opening or Select A Category Chemical /biological safety Abnormal/allergic reactions Carcinogens Chemical leaching from surfaces. Corrosion/degradation Food handling hugiene Heavy metals (lead, mercury, tin etc) Hygiene of non-food products. Microbiological contamination Over-exposure/over-dose effects. Abuse of solvents, etc Particulate effects. Asbestos, dust. Nanomaterial effects Safety of products applied to body parts Preventing chemical penetration of clothing or containers Safety applications of smell or taste Toxic effects of gases or volatile emmissions Toxic effects of liquids or ingested objects Spoilage in store/transport of food/medicine Physical/mechanical safety Failure of glass/metal/plastic/rubber/adhesive/textile/etc Good design, construction and production practice Rigid element hazards: gaps, edges, sharps, projections, snagging Moving part hazards in machinery or hinged/folding products Height hazards. Preventing falling persons or objects Slips/trips on steps, stairs or walking surfaces Instability. Over-turning/rollover hazards Protection against ejected debris or projectiles Elastic, spring or magnetic forces Pressurised containers and explosive-powered products Pressure jets or suction forces Choking/small parts/foreign body hazards Strangulation or suffocation hazards Drowning/submersion/water accident risks Eye injury risks Noise/ Vibration/ Ultrasonics Fire and flame safety Fire spread, detection, evacuation preparations Flammability of liquids, gases, explosive materials Flammabilty of textiles, upholstery, other solids Safety of gas in appliances/cylinders/piped supply Safety of open flame products; solid/liquid fuel burners Thermal safety Burn risks from hot surfaces Burn/scald risks from hot liquid/vapour/air flow Sun (UV) protection measures Risks of de-hydration or bodily overheating Cold hazards. Exposure, hypothermia, frozen surfaces Electrical and radiation safety Electrical safety of components, circuits, cabling, appliances Electrical ignition of fires Electrocution/shock hazards Electromagnetic interference. Wireless frequency health effects Ionising radiation (X-rays, radioactivity) Lighting safety issues. Epileptic reactions Safe function of control systems or robotics UV/infra-red/microwave radiation. Lasers Provisions for safe use Access/use/warnings for people with disabilities Child access restriction Effective consumer instructions and warnings Evacuation and emergency preparations Fail-safe design Point of sale information Product life/wear indications. Hazards in disposal Protective clothing/equipment for consumers Provision for lifting/handling or packaging opening
Human user factors * Select A Category Special consumer situations self-assembly. DIY repair/maintenance involvement with animals/pets ability ranges(novice - skilled amateur) risk acceptance in sport/adventure Consumer ability and performance generally Dimensional and strength data Safety expectations of consumers Common knowledge of hazards Understanding of key words Recognition of warning symbols Human reliability and errors Foreseeable use and misuse Informed acceptance of specific risks Normal effects of ageing Children and young people Age restriction of use/purchase Appropriate age for toys etc Child-appealing products child development-physical/cognitive Children biting/swallowing objects or substances child use of adult products/environment Child-resistant devices/restraints/barriers/ Foreseeable child behaviour Reasonable expectations of supervision Safety expectations of teenagers/youths special consumer group factors Specific disabilities: sight, hearing, mobility crowds: behaviour/management tourists or Select A Category Special consumer situations self-assembly. DIY repair/maintenance involvement with animals/pets ability ranges(novice - skilled amateur) risk acceptance in sport/adventure Consumer ability and performance generally Dimensional and strength data Safety expectations of consumers Common knowledge of hazards Understanding of key words Recognition of warning symbols Human reliability and errors Foreseeable use and misuse Informed acceptance of specific risks Normal effects of ageing Children and young people Age restriction of use/purchase Appropriate age for toys etc Child-appealing products child development-physical/cognitive Children biting/swallowing objects or substances child use of adult products/environment Child-resistant devices/restraints/barriers/ Foreseeable child behaviour Reasonable expectations of supervision Safety expectations of teenagers/youths special consumer group factors Specific disabilities: sight, hearing, mobility crowds: behaviour/management tourists
Suppliers duties and compliance * Select A Category Consumer service providers duties Equipment hire services Product repairers Consumer products used by emplyees Landlords of rented accomodation Safety of premises for visitors Safety responsibilities in streets/public spaces Interpretation of applicable guidance/regulations Non-negligence as a defence Product for visitor use General product compliance duties General Safety Requirement/duties in UK/Europe Interpretation of applicable standards/regulations Certification to standards/regulations Quality assurance in production Product safety files and records Training/mentoring/CPD for managers Retailers Importers Designers & manufacturers Second-hand/antique dealers Installers Post-supply problems Monitoring customer complaints Duty to notify safety issues to authorities After-sale warnings/recalls/withdrawal Risk assement of products after sale Diligence as a defence Learning cycle for designs and standards or Select A Category Consumer service providers duties Equipment hire services Product repairers Consumer products used by emplyees Landlords of rented accomodation Safety of premises for visitors Safety responsibilities in streets/public spaces Interpretation of applicable guidance/regulations Non-negligence as a defence Product for visitor use General product compliance duties General Safety Requirement/duties in UK/Europe Interpretation of applicable standards/regulations Certification to standards/regulations Quality assurance in production Product safety files and records Training/mentoring/CPD for managers Retailers Importers Designers & manufacturers Second-hand/antique dealers Installers Post-supply problems Monitoring customer complaints Duty to notify safety issues to authorities After-sale warnings/recalls/withdrawal Risk assement of products after sale Diligence as a defence Learning cycle for designs and standards
Technical disciplines * Select A Category Expert input to safer design Regulatory and compliance advice Assessment of toxicological hazards Use of accident statistics and data Product hazard analysis techniques Consumer facilty/service risk assessment User trials Child development/psychology input Human factors/ergonomics evaluation Structural strength analysis/testing Authorised testing/certification bodies Life cycle/environment simulation Accident investigation techniques Fracture/failure analysis of metal/glass/plastic components Forensic engineering Forensic inspection of electrical appliances Forensic chemical analysis Chemical analysis of solid/coating/liquid Fire/explosion investigation Metallurgical/materials examination/testing Chemical analysis of fumes/emmissions in use Monitoring techniques inspection services Production sampling criteria. Non-destructive checks Factory auditing Complaint/incident monitoring In-service electrical appliance testing Inspection of electrical wiring installation Gas safety inspection Play facililty inspection Surface slip resistance testing In-use furniture safety checks Scientific/technical disciplines Anthropometrics (body sizes) and biomechanics Architecture Audiology Bacteriology Chemical analysis Chemical toxicology Civil/structural engineering Electrical engineering Ergonomics/human factors Flammability Gas engineering Materials science Metallurgy Mechanical Engineering Ophthalmology Paediatrics Plumbing Psycology Radiation Physics Textile technology Trichology Wood technology or Select A Category Expert input to safer design Regulatory and compliance advice Assessment of toxicological hazards Use of accident statistics and data Product hazard analysis techniques Consumer facilty/service risk assessment User trials Child development/psychology input Human factors/ergonomics evaluation Structural strength analysis/testing Authorised testing/certification bodies Life cycle/environment simulation Accident investigation techniques Fracture/failure analysis of metal/glass/plastic components Forensic engineering Forensic inspection of electrical appliances Forensic chemical analysis Chemical analysis of solid/coating/liquid Fire/explosion investigation Metallurgical/materials examination/testing Chemical analysis of fumes/emmissions in use Monitoring techniques inspection services Production sampling criteria. Non-destructive checks Factory auditing Complaint/incident monitoring In-service electrical appliance testing Inspection of electrical wiring installation Gas safety inspection Play facililty inspection Surface slip resistance testing In-use furniture safety checks Scientific/technical disciplines Anthropometrics (body sizes) and biomechanics Architecture Audiology Bacteriology Chemical analysis Chemical toxicology Civil/structural engineering Electrical engineering Ergonomics/human factors Flammability Gas engineering Materials science Metallurgy Mechanical Engineering Ophthalmology Paediatrics Plumbing Psycology Radiation Physics Textile technology Trichology Wood technology
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