Course Outline
Introduction to SOTIF and ISO/PAS 21448:2019
- Background and evolution of the standard for government applications.
- Overview of ISO 26262 versus ISO/PAS 21448, highlighting their respective focuses and areas of application in the public sector.
- Scope and purpose of SOTIF, emphasizing its relevance to ensuring safety in advanced technological systems used by government entities.
Key Concepts and Definitions
- Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF) as a critical framework for ensuring that systems perform as intended without causing harm.
- Differentiation between functional safety and SOTIF, clarifying how they complement each other in government operations.
- Definitions of key terms: Hazard, Triggering Events, Safe State, and Unsafe State, with examples relevant to public sector applications.
SOTIF Process and Framework Overview
- Stages of the SOTIF life cycle, from initial design to post-deployment monitoring, tailored for government use cases.
- Relationship between hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA) in ensuring comprehensive safety measures for government systems.
- Concepts of controllability and situational awareness, crucial for maintaining safety in dynamic operational environments.
Identifying and Classifying Hazards
- Potential hazards related to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and automated driving technologies used by government agencies.
- Use cases and examples of functional insufficiencies, illustrating common issues in government operations.
- Triggering events in real-world scenarios that could impact the safety of government vehicles and systems.
Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)
- Techniques for identifying and evaluating risks specific to government applications, ensuring thorough risk management.
- Strategies for addressing unknown and foreseeable hazards in government contexts.
- Determining appropriate risk reduction measures that align with government safety standards and regulations.
Design and Implementation for SOTIF Compliance
- System architecture with a focus on safety, tailored to meet the unique needs of government operations.
- Software and hardware development considerations for ensuring robust and reliable systems in government use.
- Integration of safety requirements into design phases, ensuring compliance from the outset.
Verification and Validation Techniques
- Testing strategies, including simulation, on-road testing, and field tests, to validate system performance in government scenarios.
- Systematic and random failure detection methods to ensure continuous safety monitoring for government systems.
- Validation of intended functionality in edge cases, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all operational conditions for government use.
Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
- Techniques for real-time monitoring of safety systems used by government agencies.
- Collection and use of field data to refine and improve system performance over time in government operations.
- Post-deployment safety strategies to ensure ongoing compliance and safety for government vehicles and systems.
Documentation and Reporting Requirements
- SOTIF process documentation standards, ensuring transparency and accountability in government projects.
- Key deliverables: Safety plan, safety case, and hazard reports, tailored to meet the specific needs of government stakeholders.
- Communication between stakeholders and regulatory compliance, emphasizing the importance of clear and consistent reporting for government oversight.
SOTIF in Practice: Case Studies and Best Practices
- Review of SOTIF implementations in ADAS and autonomous driving systems used by government agencies.
- Lessons learned from safety-critical incidents, providing valuable insights for improving future government operations.
- Best practices for maintaining SOTIF compliance in the public sector, ensuring ongoing safety and reliability.
Future Trends and the Role of SOTIF in Autonomous Vehicles
- Evolution of standards and regulatory frameworks for government use, reflecting advancements in technology and safety practices.
- Trends in autonomous driving and safety technologies, with a focus on their implications for government operations.
- Relationship with other safety-related standards, such as ISO 26262 and UNECE WP.29, ensuring comprehensive safety coverage for government vehicles and systems.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental understanding of automotive systems
- Familiarity with system engineering processes and software development lifecycles for government
Audience
- Automotive safety engineers
- System and software engineers
- Functional safety managers
- Automotive project managers
- Quality management professionals
Testimonials (3)
The focus on the objective, always asking for doubts and open to help .
VICTOR ALEJANDRO RUBIO PADILLA - GDL Circuits
Course - ISO 26262 Automotive Functional Safety
Speed of response and communication
Bader Bin rubayan - Lean Business Services
Course - ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
Dereck's overall preparedness . Dereck has great communications' skills !!