Conveyor belt in a large factory
Conveyor belt in a large factory

Manufacturers’ E&O insurance self-audit checklist

Manufacturers’ Errors & Omissions (E&O) coverage can help you manage various types of loss scenarios. But how can you control your exposure and reduce the risk of being held liable?

We’ve created a self-audit checklist to help you measure of how effectively you have controlled your potential Manufacturers’ E & O exposure.

Management:


  • Has a Product Safety Committee or Manager been established or appointed?

  • Does it meet at regular intervals?

  • Does it review new products?

  • Are written records kept of its decisions?

  • Are records maintained for the life of the product?

  • Does it have the full authority necessary when potential problems are encountered?


Engineering:


  • Are design decisions recorded?

  • Are tests on models and prototypes recorded?

  • Are mandatory and voluntary standards in use?

  • Are products reviewed by a consultant?


Quality Control:


  • Does the department have a Quality Control Manual?

  • Is it actively used?

  • Is it updated and reviewed on a regular basis?

  • Are records maintained on all inspections?

  • Are records kept on vendors?

  • Are gauges and test equipment regularly calibrated?

  • Are customer complaints handled promptly?

  • Is corrective work documented?

  • Are defective products and parts segregated?

  • Have recall procedures been established?


Manufacturing:


  • Is the reliability of production machinery (lines) reviewed?

  • Is the reject rate on parts reviewed?

  • Is vendor performance evaluated?

  • Are production records maintained daily?


Marketing:


  • Are marketing personnel trained on how to sell the product?

  • Are advertising, sales brochures, manuals, warnings and labels periodically reviewed by the legal department?

  • Are customer complaints documented and conveyed to senior management?


Legal:


  • Has an action plan been established in case of a lawsuit?



Once you’re able to answer ‘yes’ to the questions outlined above, you’ll be well on your way to controlling your Manufacturers’ E & O exposure.

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