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    Functional Safety
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    Functional Safety

    Arthian’s consultants deliver functional safety support across process systems, ensuring compliance with IEC 61511 and related standards. We help organisations design, assess, and manage safety instrumented systems to protect people, assets, and operations.

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    Functional Safety 1

    What is Functional Safety?

    Functional Safety ensures that electrical, electronic, and programmable systems respond correctly to hazardous conditions, preventing catastrophic failures. It’s not optional—it’s a strategic necessity for high-hazard industries.
     

    International standards like IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 define the safety lifecycle, requiring robust Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs) and Safety Integrity Levels (SILs) to reduce risk to acceptable levels.
     

    We combine engineering rigor, regulatory expertise, and practical insight to deliver functional safety solutions that work in the real world.
     

    Key Principles:


       

    • Tailored strategies for your process and risk profile
    • Integration with process safety and cybersecurity frameworks
    • Lifecycle support from concept to decommissioning

    Why Functional Safety Matters

    Functional Safety has a range of benefits, including:


       

    • Prevent Major Accidents: Avoid runaway reactions, fires, and toxic releases.
    • Regulatory Compliance: Meet COMAH, DSEAR, IEC 61508/61511 requirements.
    • Operational Integrity: Minimize downtime and protect your reputation.

    Our Approach at Arthian

    We deliver structured, collaborative PHA studies tailored to your site and sector. Our multi-disciplinary team combines engineering expertise, regulatory knowledge, and facilitation skills to ensure comprehensive hazard identification and risk assessment.

    Functional Safety Assessment (FSA)
    SIL Determination & Verification
    Safety Requirements Specification (SRS)
    SIS Design & Implementation
    Functional Safety Management (FSM)
    Industries We Serve
    Functional Safety 2

    Functional Safety Assessment (FSA)

    A Functional Safety Assessment is an independent review of your Safety Instrumented System (SIS) lifecycle to verify compliance with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511. FSAs are required at multiple stages (FSA 1–5) and provide assurance that your safety systems are correctly specified, implemented, and maintained.
     

    What we deliver:


       

    • Independent audits at all lifecycle phases
    • Gap analysis against IEC standards
    • Recommendations for corrective actions
    • Documentation for regulatory compliance and internal governance
    Functional Safety 2

    SIL Determination & Verification

    Safety Integrity Level (SIL) defines the risk reduction capability of a Safety Instrumented Function (SIF). We help you determine the required SIL using risk graphs, LOPA, and quantitative methods, then verify that your design meets these requirements.
     

    What we deliver:


       

    • SIL determination workshops with multidisciplinary teams
    • Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) for risk quantification
    • SIL verification calculations for hardware and software reliability
    • Compliance reports for regulators and insurers
    Functional Safety 2

    Safety Requirements Specification (SRS)

    The SRS is the blueprint for your SIS design, detailing functional and integrity requirements. A well-structured SRS ensures clarity, traceability, and compliance throughout the lifecycle.
     

    What we deliver:


       

    • Development of complete SRS documents
    • Clear definition of SIFs, response times, and proof test intervals
    • Integration with process control and alarm systems
    • Templates aligned with IEC 61511 best practices
    Functional Safety 2

    SIS Design & Implementation

    We design and implement Safety Instrumented Systems that meet your SIL targets and integrate seamlessly with your process control architecture. Our approach balances technical rigor and operational practicality.
    What we deliver:
     

     

    • Hardware and software architecture design
    • Selection of certified components and logic solvers
    • Proof test planning and maintenance strategies
    • FAT/SAT support and commissioning assistance
    Functional Safety 2

    Functional Safety Management (FSM)

    Functional Safety Management ensures that policies, procedures, and responsibilities are in place to maintain compliance and performance throughout the SIS lifecycle.
     

    What we deliver:


       

    • Development of FSM frameworks and governance structures
    • Training for engineers and operators on IEC standards
    • Periodic audits and compliance checks
    • Integration with cybersecurity and asset management systems
    Functional Safety 2

    Industries We Serve

    • Chemicals & Petrochemicals
    • Energy & Renewables (including hydrogen)
    • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
    • Food & Beverage & Distilling
    • Manufacturing & Waste Management
    Functional Safety 2

    Functional Safety Assessment (FSA)

    A Functional Safety Assessment is an independent review of your Safety Instrumented System (SIS) lifecycle to verify compliance with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511. FSAs are required at multiple stages (FSA 1–5) and provide assurance that your safety systems are correctly specified, implemented, and maintained.
     

    What we deliver:


       

    • Independent audits at all lifecycle phases
    • Gap analysis against IEC standards
    • Recommendations for corrective actions
    • Documentation for regulatory compliance and internal governance
    Functional Safety 2

    SIL Determination & Verification

    Safety Integrity Level (SIL) defines the risk reduction capability of a Safety Instrumented Function (SIF). We help you determine the required SIL using risk graphs, LOPA, and quantitative methods, then verify that your design meets these requirements.
     

    What we deliver:


       

    • SIL determination workshops with multidisciplinary teams
    • Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) for risk quantification
    • SIL verification calculations for hardware and software reliability
    • Compliance reports for regulators and insurers
    Functional Safety 2

    Safety Requirements Specification (SRS)

    The SRS is the blueprint for your SIS design, detailing functional and integrity requirements. A well-structured SRS ensures clarity, traceability, and compliance throughout the lifecycle.
     

    What we deliver:


       

    • Development of complete SRS documents
    • Clear definition of SIFs, response times, and proof test intervals
    • Integration with process control and alarm systems
    • Templates aligned with IEC 61511 best practices
    Functional Safety 2

    SIS Design & Implementation

    We design and implement Safety Instrumented Systems that meet your SIL targets and integrate seamlessly with your process control architecture. Our approach balances technical rigor and operational practicality.
    What we deliver:
     

     

    • Hardware and software architecture design
    • Selection of certified components and logic solvers
    • Proof test planning and maintenance strategies
    • FAT/SAT support and commissioning assistance
    Functional Safety 2

    Functional Safety Management (FSM)

    Functional Safety Management ensures that policies, procedures, and responsibilities are in place to maintain compliance and performance throughout the SIS lifecycle.
     

    What we deliver:


       

    • Development of FSM frameworks and governance structures
    • Training for engineers and operators on IEC standards
    • Periodic audits and compliance checks
    • Integration with cybersecurity and asset management systems
    Functional Safety 2

    Industries We Serve

    • Chemicals & Petrochemicals
    • Energy & Renewables (including hydrogen)
    • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
    • Food & Beverage & Distilling
    • Manufacturing & Waste Management

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