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A safety-related system consists of hardware, software and human aspects which are required to perform one or more safety functions. In additions, safety-related systems are those that do not have full responsibility for controlling hazards such as loss of life, severe injury or severe environmental damage. <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety-critical_system</ref> | |||
The failure of a safety-critical system may result in one (or more) of the following outcomes <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety-critical_system</ref>: | |||
- death or serious injury to people | - death or serious injury to people | ||
- loss or severe damage to equipment or property | - loss or severe damage to equipment or property | ||
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Introduction[edit]
A safety-related system consists of hardware, software and human aspects which are required to perform one or more safety functions. In additions, safety-related systems are those that do not have full responsibility for controlling hazards such as loss of life, severe injury or severe environmental damage. [2]
The failure of a safety-critical system may result in one (or more) of the following outcomes [3]:
- death or serious injury to people - loss or severe damage to equipment or property - environmental harm
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How does it work or a deeper look[edit]
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