Functional Safety Beyond the Numbers: The Essence of IEC 61511 and Effective Safety Management
MASTERCLASS - WEDNESDAY 26 March 2025 - 13:30 - 15:00
Functional safety is often reduced to discussions about SIL levels, failure probability calculations (PFD) and quantitative analysis. While these elements are important, they are only a small part of what functional safety really entails. The core lies not in numbers, but in managing safety in a structured and effective way throughout the life cycle of systems and processes.
This master class is aimed at professionals in the process, oil and gas and chemical industries who want to deepen their understanding of IEC 61511 and the principles of functional safety management. Participants will discover why a focus on only SIL targets and PFD calculations can lead to false safety, losing sight of the broader and essential objective of safety through robust lifecycle management.
Using real-life examples, insights and interactive discussions, the following topics will be covered:
- The myths and limitations of quantitative approaches to functional
- The critical importance of functional safety management as described in IEC 61511.
- Common pitfalls in PFD calculations and how to effectively address them
- Strategies to integrate safety culture, leadership and organisational commitment into functional safety practices.
Led by Tino Vande Capelle, an internationally recognised expert with more than 30 years’ experience, this masterclass challenges traditional perspectives and provides participants with practical insights to improve safety performance within their organisations.
Join us and discover the true essence of functional safety. Learn how to manage security as a dynamic, organisation-wide responsibility that ensures compliance, protects lives and supports operational excellence. This session is a must for safety engineers, managers and decision-makers ready to redefine their approach to functional safety.