Achieving IEC 61508 certification can be a critical step in demonstrating the safety, reliability, and compliance of safety-related products. Yet many manufacturers struggle to understand the certification requirements, documentation expectations, and assessment process. Join functional safety expert Chris O'Brien for an informative webinar that explains the key elements of IEC 61508 certification for Type A devices and provides practical guidance for navigating the certification journey with confidence.
During this session, you'll learn how certification bodies evaluate products, processes, and supporting documentation; the role of Functional Safety Management, FMEDA, validation testing, and safety manuals; and the differences between proven-in-use justification, self-certification, and independent third-party assessment. Whether you are developing a new product, preparing for certification, or looking to strengthen your organization's functional safety capabilities, this webinar will provide valuable insights to help you reduce project risk, accelerate market acceptance, and meet customer and regulatory expectations.
Who Should Attend?
- Product development engineers
- Functional safety engineers
- Quality and compliance professionals
- Product managers
- Engineering and technology leaders
- Manufacturers of safety-related devices and systems
Key Takeaways
- Understand the IEC 61508 certification process
- Learn the documentation required for certification
- Identify common certification challenges and how to avoid them
- Gain insight into certification requirements for Type A devices
- Discover best practices from exida's certification experience worldwide
Chris O’Brien is a Partner with exida. He has over 30 years of experience in the design,manufacturing, and marketing of process automation, reserve power systems, and safety related equipment. His main focus includes supporting new and existingcustomers with their implementation of the IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 functional safetystandards, as well as reliability analysis for mechanical devices.
Mr. O’Brien is the author of “Final Elements and the IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 Functional Safety Standards” and has been awarded 5 patents, including a patent for the industry’s first safety rated pressure transmitter.