Hello all, Camille raises a good point about the why.
In the medical sector, we have just published a new edition of the general standard for medical electrical equipment (IEC 60601-1:2005). It has an extensive Annex A, rationale and guidance, which contains the why for most of the requirements. All of the related collateral and particular standards of that family are under revision (for harmonization with this new edition) and the responsible subcommittees expect the working groups to include the why for every significant requirement. The why is expected to include an indication of what hazard or hazardous situation is being addressed and, where appropriate, why the working group chose the risk control measure (requirement) that they did. All though expensive, you may find that this standard is a good place to start. Best regards, Dave Osborn PM-UM Philips Medical Systems PMS-158 3178 Tel: +1 978 659 3178 Fax: +1 978 685 5624 [email protected] To "Robinson, Kevin P." <[email protected]> Camille Good [email protected] <goodca_veris@yahoo. cc com> Subject Sent by: Re: Product Safety Educational [email protected] Programs Classification 05/26/2006 03:09 PM Kevin, I can't add much to what other members of this group have already stated, but I do understand your frustration as I was similarly frustrated when I first started working in product safety engineering. I did work for UL for a couple of years from 1998 to 2000, but I never got a chance to take their HBSE course. However, I never heard anything but praise of it from a number of senior engineers there, and I was told that it will really help you understand where a lot of the requirements come from. I am hoping to take the course myself if I can get over to the PSES convention this year in October. My experience with product safety engineers is that they are a very helpful group. Anyone who has worked with product safety (or EMC) for a while has usually met more than enough young engineers who fight any "unnecessary" product features or testing tooth and nail, so when someone actually wants to learn and get it right the first time, it's a happy day! Lurking on this group is an excellent place to start; I know I've learned a lot over the last couple of years. Also, if there is a particular area or product type that you will be working in, see if you can find a mentor or friendly expert in that area. And, as has been mentioned by others, you may be too new to sit on standards-writing committees, but you can learn a lot if you can attend some of the meetings as an observer. "Why" is as important as "what" when it comes to reading & applying product safety requirements, but "why" is typically never documented, except in the memories and private correspondence of those who have been working in product safety for years or even decades. Going to the standards meetings, or finding an expert willing to answer questions, is the best way to find out "why". Best of luck, -Camille Good Portland, Oregon "Robinson, Kevin P." <[email protected]> wrote: Can anyone provide me with information on Product Safety training courses that may be available through colleges/universities or private sector (Laboratories, manufacturers etc). I know that many laboratories offer 1-2 day seminars, but I am interested to see if there are courses that go into much greater depth and detail. 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