Functional Safety Engineers Working in Manufacturing Plant

Safety is not a result: it should be a culture!

As technology advances, safety is increasingly being taken seriously by the public, manufacturers and governments. However, whether it is in…

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Safety Culture Highlights from ISO 26262:2018(FDIS)

Sub-clause 5.4.2.2 reads as follows in ISO 26262:2018 – “The organization shall institute, execute and maintain organization-specific rules and processes…

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Organizational Development Begins with Safety Culture

I have been very fortunate in my career to have operated in multiple leadership roles that have provided much perspective…

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The ABCs of Being an Automotive Functional Safety Engineer

All cars these days are powered by electronics, such as steering, braking or shifting gears. Imagine that one day on…

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minimizing item definition document re-writes

Minimizing Item Definition Document Re-writes

However, such thinking doesn’t allow for technological progress. For example, a given system may need vehicle speed in order to…

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What’s the Cost of Achieving Functional Safety?

Even though the supplier was very knowledgeable in this product, he had limited experience with functional safety engineering. During the…

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Shedding a Light on ISO Standards

In preparation for the eclipse, my wife purchased protective eclipse glasses from Amazon. A few weeks later she got an…

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Does the Inclusion of Functional Safety Increase the Development Cycle?

With the inclusion of functional safety, it seems that many engineers feel there is increased pressure and an increased overall…

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Introducing Functional Safety Into the Organization

Industries such as transportation, medical, home equipment, and machinery that directly impact human life have incorporated safety regulations and measures…

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