Question 1

Which of the following organizations play a role in product recalls?&#10;A)Environmental Protection Agency&#10;B)Federal Drug Administration&#10;C)Consumer Product Safety Commission&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

All three organizations - the Environmental Protection Agency, the Federal Drug Administration, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission - play a role in product recalls. The EPA handles recalls for products that pose a risk to the environment, the FDA handles recalls for drugs and medical devices, and the CPSC handles recalls for consumer products that pose a risk to human health and safety.

Question 2

Tort law gives manufacturers a duty to warn consumers of potential risks associated with their products.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Tort law includes the concept of product liability, which holds manufacturers responsible for injuries and damages caused by defects in their products. One aspect of this responsibility is the duty to warn consumers of potential risks associated with using their products. Failure to fulfill this duty can result in legal liability for the manufacturer.

Question 3

The first consumer protection law passed established the concept of &#34;negligent manufacture.&#34;

Accepted Answer

The first consumer protection law to pass in the United States was the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906, which established regulations for food and pharmaceuticals. However, the concept of "negligent manufacture" was established as part of product liability law, which emerged later in the 20th century as a way to hold manufacturers accountable for defects in their products.

Question 4

One of the most significant product liability statutes is the Consumer Product Safety Act.

Accepted Answer

The Consumer Product Safety Act is a federal law that establishes safety standards for consumer products and gives the Consumer Product Safety Commission the authority to regulate and monitor product safety. As such, it is one of the most significant product liability statutes.

Question 5

The Community Right-to-Know Act is actually Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA).

Accepted Answer

The Community Right-to-Know Act is part of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act.

Question 6

The fundamental components of an effective product safety program are:&#10;A)Product safety committee&#10;B)Product safety auditor&#10;C)Product safety coordinator&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The fundamental components of an effective product safety program are a product safety committee, product safety auditor, and product safety coordinator. All three components work together to ensure that products are safe and meet relevant regulations and standards. The committee is responsible for overseeing the program, the coordinator manages the day-to-day activities, and the auditor provides objective assessments of the program's effectiveness. Therefore, all of the above options are necessary for an effective product safety program.

Question 7

Typically, product liability lawsuits are handled as criminal cases because of the injuries that result to innocent citizens.

Accepted Answer

Product liability lawsuits are typically handled as civil cases rather than criminal cases. While the injuries resulting from defective products can be serious, product liability cases do not involve criminal charges or jail time for the defendant. Instead, the plaintiff in a product liability case seeks compensation for damages related to their injuries.

Question 8

The one important component missing from the Community Right-to-Know Act is emergency planning.

Accepted Answer

The Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) actually includes emergency planning as a key component, requiring communities to prepare for chemical emergencies.

Question 9

The concept of strict liability in tort makes manufacturers of products liable for physical harm that results from their use even if the product has been altered by a third party.

Accepted Answer

Strict liability in tort holds manufacturers liable for harm caused by their products only if the product was used as intended and has not been substantially altered by a third party.

Question 10

Prior to 1916, consumers and employees used products and machines at their own risk.

Accepted Answer

Prior to 1916, there were no laws or regulations in place to ensure the safety of products or machines, and consumers and employees were responsible for using them at their own risk.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a component of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)?&#10;A)Public hearing procedures&#10;B)Toxic chemicals reporting requirements&#10;C)Emergency notification&#10;D)Reporting requirements

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Question 12

Which of the following is a legal concept established to protect consumers from hazardous products?&#10;A)Criminal liability in tort&#10;B)Breach of warranty&#10;C)Torts and criminal litigation&#10;D)Mediation and arbitration

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Question 13

Warning labels on products must include which of the following?&#10;A)Precautionary statement&#10;B)Hazard statement&#10;C)Signal word&#10;D)All of the above

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Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a significant product liability statute?&#10;A)Chemical protection act&#10;B)Hazardous substances act&#10;C)Flammable fabrics act&#10;D)Food, drug, and cosmetic act

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Question 15

The safety professional has no role relating to product recalls.

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Question 16

Warning labels must satisfy two fundamental concepts: foreseeability and reasonableness.

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Question 17

The NISOD Act of 1973 was established to protect consumers from injuries caused by faulty products.

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Question 18

Which of the following are strategies to improve the quality and understanding of product literature?&#10;A)Maximize drawing power&#10;B)Use illustrations whenever possible&#10;C)Minimize and simplify narrative text&#10;D)All of the above

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Question 19

Important legal concepts associated with product liability law include patent defect, latent defect, and the prudent man concept.

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Deck 9: Product Safety and Liability