The BS EN 61508 standard details an approach for all safety lifecycle activities for systems made of electrical and/or electronic and/or programmable (E/E/PE) electronic elements that are used to perform safety functions, including protection systems and control systems.
The standard stipulates the general requirements for E/E/PE safety devices. Its guidelines cover the safety of components for people and the environment, identifying hazards, and explains the objectives and requirements to take into account when managing functional safety.
