Our Expertise in Functional Safety

At Engidox, we specialize in delivering comprehensive functional safety consulting services to ensure your systems meet the highest safety and reliability standards. Our team of experts provides tailored solutions to help you navigate the complexities of functional safety across various industries, including industrial automation, process control, machinery, household appliances, gas detection, and explosive atmospheres.

Functional safety is crucial for preventing accidents and ensuring the reliable operation of safety-related systems. We help you achieve compliance with international standards, reducing risks and enhancing system integrity.

What We Offer

Engidox offers end-to-end functional safety consulting, from initial concept to system decommissioning. Our services include:

  • Risk Assessment and Hazard Analysis: Identifying potential hazards and defining safety requirements to mitigate risks effectively.

  • Safety Requirements Specification: Developing detailed specifications for safety functions tailored to your system's needs.

  • Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and Performance Level (PL) Determination: Assessing and assigning appropriate SIL or PL ratings based on risk analysis.

  • System Design and Implementation: Guiding the design of safety-related systems, including hardware and software development.

  • Verification and Validation: Conducting thorough testing to ensure safety functions perform as intended.

  • Certification Support: Assisting with documentation and processes to achieve certification from notified bodies.

  • Training and Workshops: Providing customized training on functional safety principles and standards.

  • Lifecycle Management: Supporting ongoing maintenance, modifications, and decommissioning of safety systems.

Supported Standards

We have extensive experience with a wide range of functional safety standards. Here are some key standards we consult on, along with brief descriptions:

  • IEC 61508: Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems. This is the foundational standard for functional safety, applicable across industries.

  • IEC 61511: Functional safety - Safety instrumented systems for the process industry sector. Focuses on practices for engineering safety systems in process industries.

  • ISO 13849: Safety of machinery - Safety-related parts of control systems. Provides guidelines for the design and validation of safety-related control systems in machinery.

  • IEC 60730: Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use. Includes functional safety requirements for controls in appliances and similar equipment.

  • EN 50271: Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible gases, toxic gases or oxygen - Requirements and tests for apparatus using software and/or digital technologies. Addresses functional safety in gas detection systems.

  • IEC 60079-29-1: Explosive atmospheres - Part 29-1: Gas detectors - Performance requirements of detectors for flammable gases. Includes aspects of functional safety in hazardous environments.

  • IEC 62061: Safety of machinery - Functional safety of safety-related electrical, electronic and programmable electronic control systems. Machinery-specific implementation of IEC 61508.

  • And more...: We also support other related standards such as ISO 26262 for automotive functional safety, IEC 61513 for nuclear, and others based on your specific needs.

Why Choose Engidox?

With years of experience and a proven track record, Engidox ensures your projects comply with the latest standards and best practices. Our consultants are certified experts who stay updated with evolving regulations. Partner with us to enhance safety, reduce liability, and achieve market compliance efficiently.

Contact us today to discuss how we can support your functional safety needs.