Journal & Assessment

1. Does your current organization, or an organization with which you are familiar, conduct design
   safety reviews? If yes, who participates in them? Do you think they are effective? If no reviews
   are conducted, what do think are the reasons? What would be needed to get the process
   started?
   Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.
2. Explain why is it important to consider all phases in the lifecycle of a system when conducting a
   design review. Provide two examples of possible consequences if all lifecycle phases are not
   included.
   Your response must be at least 200 words in length.
3. Compare and contrast the prevention through design concept with design safety reviews.
   Provide examples that illustrate the strengths and weaknesses of each.
   Your response must be at least 200 words in length.
4. Compare and contrast the relationship between a management of change process and
   prevention through design. Provide at least two examples that illustrate the benefits of the
   relationship.
   Your response must be at least 300 words in length.
5. Summarize the four common barriers to conducting safety design reviews. Provide suggestions
   for overcoming each barrier.
   Your response must be at least 300 words in length.

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