IEC61511 Compliancy
Our expertise, your independence
Achieve and maintain functional safety compliance while building in-house expertise. Our approach doesn’t just deliver compliance documents—it transfers critical knowledge to your team.
What is IEC61511 Compliancy?
IEC61511 is the international standard that governs the application of safety instrumented systems for the process industry sector. Compliance with this standard ensures:
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Systematic risk reduction through proper design, implementation, and maintenance of safety instrumented systems
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Documented safety lifecycle from hazard analysis through implementation and verification
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Verifiable safety integrity levels (SIL) appropriate to your specific processes and risks
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Competency management for those involved and based on their lifecycle activities
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Legal protection by demonstrating adherence to recognized industry standards
Organizations operating in petrochemical, chemical, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, power generation, and other process industries must demonstrate compliance to meet regulatory requirements and ensure operational safety.
Our solution
Unlike traditional consultancies that create dependency through ongoing retainers, Safety Pilots provides a comprehensive approach to IEC61511 compliance that builds your internal capabilities:
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Gap Analysis and action plans: We conduct evaluations of your current systems against IEC61511 requirements, identifying specific areas for improvement resulting in prioritized action plans to work smarter
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Implementation Planning: Developing pragmatic roadmaps that balance compliance needs with operational realities and lowering the threshold for change
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Documentation Development: Creating the necessary safety requirement specifications, verification procedures, and validation reports based on pragmatism and best practices
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Knowledge Transfer: Training your team on maintenance of compliance documentation and systems
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Verification & Validation: Independent verification of safety functions against specified requirements, complemented by on-site witnessing
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Safety Management System: Providing clarity on competences, roles, responsibilities. Supporting proper planning of all activities and conducting independent assessments
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External audit support: Whether it be corporate driven, authorities or insurances, in all cases we can support in addressing the open issues with a vision for the future
Our goal is not just to help you achieve compliance, but to ensure your team understands the principles behind IEC61511 so you can maintain and adapt your safety systems as your operations evolve. Safety Pilots is an accelerator for your in-house engineering.
No Safety Management System in place or struggling with the implementation? Contact us to discover our own ready-to-start proposition and take off with a head start.
Our Process
The Safety Pilots IEC61511 Methodology
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Assessment Phase
- Comprehensive review of existing safety systems
- Identification of hazards and required protection layers
- Gap analysis against IEC61511 requirements
- SIL determination for safety functions
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Development Phase
- Creation of safety requirements specifications
- Design of safety instrumented systems
- Implementation planning with knowledge transfer
- Documentation development
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Implementation Phase
- System configuration and installation oversight
- Factory and site acceptance testing
- Functional safety assessment
- Verification and validation
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Knowledge Transfer Phase
- Hands-on training for key personnel
- Documentation of procedures and protocols
- Shadowing and mentoring for your team
- Transition to self-sufficiency
Begin Your IEC61511 Compliance Journey
Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to improve existing systems, our team can guide you through the process with expertise and efficiency.
Contact us to discuss your specific compliance needs and discover how our unique approach can help you achieve both regulatory requirements and operational excellence.
