Introduction to Functional Safety
This course provides participants with a grounding in the fundamentals of functional safety in the process industry sector. Key principles of functional safety in the context of the IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 standards are explained, and the concept of the safety lifecycle is introduced. Each phase of the safety lifecycle is explored in turn, identifying the key inputs, activities and outputs.
Outline
- Introduction to functional safety – background, terminology and aims
- The safety lifecycle
- Hazard & risk analysis techniques
- SIL determination (setting targets and requirements)
- Safety requirements specification development
- SIL verification and the design process
- Beyond design lifecycle phases
- Compliance demonstration
- Safety project lifecycle management
At the end of the course you should be able to:
- Explain the role that Electrical, Electronic and Programmable Electronic (E/E/PE) safety-related systems play in risk reduction
- Explain the concepts of functional safety and Safety Integrity Level (SIL), and the part that safety instrumented systems play in reducing risks to a tolerable level
- Identify the inputs, activities, outputs and other crucial aspects of each safety lifecycle phase, and understand how they come together to ensure functional safety is achieved when applied properly
Who is this for?
Engineers and technicians involved in the specification, design, integration, operation and maintenance of E/E/PE safety-related systems.
What prior study is recommended?
Education, skills or experience equivalent to undergraduate level. Risktec courses: Principles of Risk Management, Hazard Identification.
How is it delivered?
In-house training
F2F (1 day)
