How Do I Take Account Of Hazards That Are Introduced By The E/E/PE Safety-Related System?

Undertake further hazard and risk analysis when developing the E/E/PE system safety requirements. This should identify any of the states of an E/E/PE safety-related system that could lead to a hazardous situation. 7.4.2.1 of IEC 61508-1 highlights the need to undertake further hazard and risk analyses when decisions are taken which may change the basis on which earlier decisions were made.

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