Product Safety: An Introduction for Effective Engineering Design - The Robert H. Buckman College of Engineering Online Education Program - Purdue University

This course is to equip Learners with an introduction of basic knowledge and skills to effectively integrate safety principles into engineering design. This short course covers analyzing and integrating safety features into product design, understanding ethical and legal responsibilities, and identifying key principles for design safety considerations. It emphasizes the importance of a proactive approach to minimizing risks of safety incidents over simply implementing reactive measures. With a special focus on mitigating risks of electrical shock and fire hazards, the course provides foundational principles and learning activities throughout, including a quiz at the end.

Moreover, it offers insights into emerging technologies and underscores the importance of prioritizing product safety in design. It is presented by the Product Safety Engineering Society (PSES) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in collaboration with the Purdue University School of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

This course is self-paced, where Learners work through the course modules at their own pace.

• Module 1: Why Product Safety Design is Critical
• Module 2: Ethical and Legal Considerations
• Module 3: Electrical Shock Hazards
• Module 4: Fire Hazards

To successfully complete the course and achieve the intended learning outcomes, Learners are expected to:

• Engage with the content presented in each module.
• Complete activities and assessments provided within the course material.
• Participate in an open-note 12-question quiz and receive a score of 100%.

Upon successfully meeting the requirements, Learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement, affirming their understanding and proficiency in the basics of effectively integrating safety into engineering design.