The importance of safety in design cannot be overestimated. Designers who are responsible for hazardous products may be held personally responsible for damages. To that end, this book includes a chapter on how to deal with litigation. The book describes and illustrates the fundamentals of design that can effectively help the engineer achieve a safer manufactured product in the design phase. The book is oriented toward the mechanical and structural aspects of design, the human factor in design, codes, standards and legal requirements. Case histories and examples are included.