This is Part 4 of the SaRS Technical Learning webinar series on the Basics of Functional Safety. The series gives an overview on the various aspects of Functional Safety and compliance with international standards and responds directly to topics requested from the previous webinar feedback forms. The series is presented by experts from Engineering Safety Consultants (ESC) Ltd.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DATE FOR THIS WEBINAR HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 21st JULY 2021 at 13:00 UK time.

In Part 4 we will set out the key elements of software safety development within safety-related systems / elements covering:

  • What does the standard IEC 61508-3 say?
  • Processes that are available to assist the development, and
  • How can a company demonstrate compliance with IEC 61508-3

Part 4 will be presented by Dr Fan Ye. Fan has worked in safety consultancy in industries including oil and gas, chemical, nuclear power and defence since completing his PhD in 2005. Fan is a Charted Engineer (CEng) by the Engineering Council via IET. He is a GIAC certified Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP). He is a Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE) and TÜV Rheinland and Technis certified Functional Safety Engineer. His expertise lies in the areas of hazard identification and risk assessment, safety case development, safety management, system reliability, and ICS Cyber Security.

Fan is a committee member of both the BSI GEL/65/1 and the IEC 61508 Part 3.  Fan has extensive knowledge on international safety standards such as IEC 61508, IEC 61511 and UK Defence Standards and Military of Defence (MoD) policy.  Fan is familiar with UK’s Health and Safety legislation and the As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) principle for safety risk management underpinned by cost-benefit analysis

Please register for this and the last part of the series via the registration links. For more details on each webinar please click its title link:

Part 4 – Software Safety Considerations to IEC 61508-3. 21st July 2021 at 13:00 UK time. To register please click here

Part 5 – Importance of Data Collection within Functional Safety. 18th August 2021 at 13:00 UK time. To register please click here

Starts

Wednesday, 21st July 2021 at 1:00pm

Ends

Wednesday, 21st July 2021 at 2:15pm

Venue

Webinar only