The functional safety lifecycle is a structured framework for managing safety from concept through design, operation, modification and decommissioning. It helps organisations identify hazards, define safety requirements and demonstrate that safety-related systems perform as intended.

This guide explains the main stages of the functional safety lifecycle and where each activity fits within a practical safety management approach. Click on each element to see more information.

We also provide guides to the Process Safety Lifecycle and OT Cyber Security Lifecycle.