The first training unit introduces the subject of Functional Safety, with a particular focus on issues related to why functional safety is required, addressing
- Legal motivation driven by law and regulations
- Impact of Functional Safety on business success
- The big challenge to produce complex mechatronic products which are functional safe
- And the norms which need to be considered.
Also the unit discusses
- how the risk can be evaluated and safety goals derived at vehicle level.
And the unit finally presents
- the impact on product design, the impact on cost, and
- what the role of a safety manager is.
This element introduces aspects, such as
• What is a Hazard and Risk Analysis (HARA) at vehicle level?
• What is an ASIL and a Safety Goal?
• How will an ASIL impact the processes?
• How is a Functional Safety Concept derived?
This element helps management to rate the products and assign a risk level and understand the consequences.