October 2016 Washington DC Human Factors Age Grading and Design Evaluations International Training Seminar Guangzhou China September 12 2017 1 Human Factors Human Factors is an area of psychology that studies the relationship between people ID: 1000008
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1. The Testing Inspection and Certification SectorOctober 2016Washington, DC Human Factors, Age Grading, and Design EvaluationsInternational Training SeminarGuangzhou, China September 12, 20171
2. Human FactorsHuman Factors is an area of psychology that studies the relationship between people and their environments.Goal: To reduce the risk of injury and potential recalled products.Evaluate concept or product for:– Intended/Unintended User– Function = Foreseeable Use/Misuse– Design = Fit, Comfort, Size– Manufacturer’s Stated Intent vs. Advertising, Promotion, Marketing vs. Age Group for Whom Item is Commonly Recognized
3. Age GradingAge Grading vs. Age LabelingAge Grading pairs the features of the toy to the abilities of a child. Age grading has safety implications, as the age grade is used to determine the appropriate tests to which the product will be subjected and with which it must comply.Age Labeling gives parents, caregivers, and other consumers, guidance in choosing appropriate toys for children of various ages.Age for testing does not need to match labelled age (i.e. package can state 3 years+ but lab can test for all ages).
4. Age GradingChildren’s Toy Consumer product designed or intended by the manufacturer for a child 12 years of age or younger for use by the child when the child plays. Children’s Product Consumer product designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger.General Product Any article, produced or distributed (i) for sale to a consumer for use or (ii) for the personal use, consumption or enjoyment of a consumer in or around a permanent or temporary household or residence, a school, in recreation, or otherwise.
5. Age GradingAccurate Toy Age Grading = Greater attractiveness and safety for the childGreater brand loyalty of parents and children
6. Age GradingConsiderations for Age GradingManufacturer’s Age LabelMarketing and AdvertisingRecognizabilityCPSC Age Determination GuidelinesProduct FeaturesChild Development
7. Age GradingProduct FeaturesSize and Shape of PartsNumber of PartsInterlocking or Loose PartsMotor Skills RequiredMaterialsColor / ContrastCause and EffectSensory ElementsLevel of Realism / DetailLicensing / MarketingClassicEducational Aspects or Smart Features
8. Age GradingChild DevelopmentPhysical AbilitiesCognitive DevelopmentEmotional DevelopmentSocial Learning
9. Age GradingChallenging ProductsHousehold / Home DecorCollectiblesCombination ProductsPromotional ItemsFood PackagingPet Toys
10. The Testing Inspection and Certification SectorOctober 2016Washington, DC Design Evaluations10
11. Design EvaluationsWhat’s IncludedProduct Description and PhotosRegulatory RequirementsHuman Factors Concerns / RecommendationsAge AppropriatenessRecall and Injury Data
12. Design EvaluationsResourcesConsumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Age Determination Guidelines: Relating Children’s Ages to Toy Characteristics and Play BehaviorASTM F963–16: Toy SafetyThe Code of Federal Regulations – 16 CFR 1500EN71-1:2014: Safety of ToysCanada Toys Regulations (SOR/2011-17)Child Development Research Anthropometric DataInjury, Fatality, and Recall Data
13. The Testing Inspection and Certification SectorOctober 2016Washington, DC Thank You!13