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Monday, January 27, 2025

How to Get the Most from The Safety Artisan #1

In this post, 'How to Get the Most from The Safety Artisan #1' I will show you some of the free resources you can access...

Welcome

Hi everyone, and welcome to The Safety Artisan, my name is Simon and I'm a professional system safety engineer with more than 25 years of experience in various industries.

Simon Di Nucci, FIE(Aust), MSc, CPEng NER

In the next three posts, I'm going to tell you how to get the most from The Safety Artisan website. I'm going to start with the basics.

Start Here

As the name suggests, start here is a good place for newcomers to start looking at blog posts and lesson videos. Most of them are Free!

Now, before you skip this bit because you've done some work in safety before, let me share two things with you.

Concepts

I have worked on many projects where we didn't have a clear and unambiguous idea of what 'safe' means. I'm not joking!

That's right, we were spending lots of money trying to make something safe, but we didn't really know what that meant. Surprisingly, the bigger and more expensive the project, the more difficult it is to get a clear picture of the basics. This might sound daft but on a big project, you have to work hard to stay focused on the fundamental principles of what you're trying to achieve.

If from the very beginning, you can understand clearly what safe means in your particular domain is, and how are you are going to manage risk, then you can arrive at a successful end game. But it's not easy.

Second, Differences Across Countries and Industries

Another point to note is that many industries do things differently. You may have worked in rail, or in a chemical plant, or with ships, submarines, or planes and you know how safety works in your industry. But it's still good to learn from others - and their mistakes.

'Learn from others' Mistakes' said Bismark.

I have worked in all of these industries - and more - and I can tell you that the way things are done in different domains varies greatly. So when you're going for an interview, or when you're starting a new job, you might get some surprises...

The law on safety (and environmental protection) also varies from country to country. I've worked on projects in the UK, Australia, Europe, and the USA, and there are significant differences in practice. In particular, I emigrated from the UK to Australia, and I've compared practices in the two countries.

Coming Next...

Next week I will tell you about the more advanced topics that I cover. In the Third Post, I will talk about how you can connect with The Safety Artisan and get the online learning that YOU want.

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Meet the Author

Learn safety engineering with me, an industry professional with 25 years of experience, I have:

•Worked on aircraft, ships, submarines, ATMS, trains, and software;

•Tiny programs to some of the biggest (Eurofighter, Future Submarine);

•In the UK and Australia, on US and European programs;

•Taught safety to hundreds of people in the classroom, and thousands online;

•Presented on safety topics at several international conferences.

Simon Di Nucci https://www.safetyartisan.com/2025/01/25/free-for-five-days-only/

Sunday, January 26, 2025

Friday, January 24, 2025

Navigating the Safety Case
Navigating the Safety Case is Part 4 of a four-part series on safety cases. In it, we look at timing issues and typical content through the safety case lifecycle.

A Comprehensive Guide to Ensuring Project Safety

When embarking on any significant project, ensuring safety isn’t just a step in the process—it’s the foundation of success. A Safety Case is the bedrock of this commitment, systematically building the evidence needed to demonstrate that a system is safe for use throughout its lifecycle. Here's a vibrant, step-by-step guide to understanding and implementing Safety Cases effectively.

Starting the Safety Journey: Initiation

The moment that Safety Management activity kicks off, the Safety Case begins to take shape. Think of it as an evolving tapestry where each thread represents a layer of safety assurance.

Milestone Checkpoints: Producing Safety Case Reports

Safety Case Reports should be produced at pivotal milestones to maintain accountability and ensure progress. These reports not only showcase progress but also serve as vital checkpoints to align all stakeholders. Common milestones include:

- Approval of the Outline Business Case

- Approval of the Full Business Case

- Authorization to begin demonstration trials

- Completion of major design phases

- Commitment to production

- Testing, acceptance, and user trials

- System introduction to service

- Design or material state updates (e.g., midlife refresh)

- Operational changes

- Disposal of the system

These reports should align with the Project Safety Management Plan, serving as contractual deliverables between the contractor and the project team.

Keeping it Alive: Periodic Reviews

Safety isn’t static. The Safety Case is a living document requiring ongoing updates, reviews, and configuration control. Regular reviews ensure it adapts to new challenges, emerging risks, and evolving system requirements.

Gathering Insights: Required Inputs

To build a robust Safety Case, a wealth of inputs is essential. These include data and outputs from key procedures such as hazard identification, risk estimation, risk reduction, and safety requirements. The journey is a collaborative effort where insights from all corners of the project feed into the evolving safety narrative.

The Safety Case and Safety Case Report require inputs from:

- Outputs from Procedure SMP01 – Safety Initiation;

- Outputs from Procedure SMP02 – Safety Committee;

- Outputs from Procedure SMP03 – Safety Planning;

- Outputs from Procedure SMP04 – Preliminary Hazard Identification and Analysis;

- Outputs from Procedure SMP05 – Hazard Identification and Analysis;

- Outputs from Procedure SMP06 – Risk Estimation;

- Outputs from Procedure SMP07 – Risk and ALARP Evaluation;

- Outputs from Procedure SMP08 – Risk Reduction;

- Outputs from Procedure SMP09 – Risk Acceptance;

- Outputs from Procedure SMP10 – Safety Requirements and Contracts;

- Outputs from Procedure SMP11 – Hazard Log.

Delivering Confidence: Required Outputs

At its core, the Safety Case outputs are more than just documents—they are the backbone of confidence for all stakeholders. The primary outputs include:

- Controlled documentation supporting the safety of the system

- Detailed Safety Case Reports tailored to each project phase

- Evidence-backed arguments showcasing tolerable risk levels

Breaking It Down: Typical Safety Case Report Content

An effective Safety Case Report doesn’t just inform; it assures. Here’s what it typically includes:

- Executive Summary: Assurance of safety progress and stakeholder alignment

- System Description: Boundaries, scope, and interface clarity

- Assumptions: Factors underpinning safety requirements

- Progress Assessment: Updates on safety activities and milestones

- Risk Management: Documentation of hazards, risks, and mitigation strategies

- Emergency and Contingency Plans: Preparedness for unforeseen circumstances

- Operational Guidance: Practical safety insights for operators

The Lifecycle Perspective: Safety Cases at Every Stage

Concept Stage

Here, safety begins with identifying risks early, crafting strategies, and ensuring feasibility. By the Outline Business Case, the safety vision should be clear, even if some areas remain undefined.

Assessment Phase

Building on the Concept Stage, this phase involves a deeper analysis of risks and strategies for mitigation, culminating in a Safety Case Report for the Full Business Case.

Demonstration & Trials

Safety during trials ensures a controlled environment for testing and evaluation. Detailed Safety Management Plans guide this phase, ensuring all involved parties understand their responsibilities.

Introduction to Service

At this stage, safety extends to operational readiness—ensuring support facilities, training, and logistic arrangements are in place.

Disposal

Disposal planning begins early, considering risks throughout the system’s life. Safety Cases for disposal ensure proper handling, whether through recycling, scrapping, or resale, minimizing liability and environmental impact.

Conclusion

The Safety Case is more than a procedural requirement—it’s a commitment to integrity, collaboration, and responsibility. By weaving together comprehensive safety practices at every stage, projects can achieve a level of confidence that benefits all stakeholders.

Are you ready to take your Safety Case to the next level? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!

Meet the Author

Learn safety engineering with me, an industry professional with 25 years of experience, I have:

•Worked on aircraft, ships, submarines, ATMS, trains, and software;

•Tiny programs to some of the biggest (Eurofighter, Future Submarine);

•In the UK and Australia, on US and European programs;

•Taught safety to hundreds of people in the classroom, and thousands online;

•Presented on safety topics at several international conferences.
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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Monday, January 20, 2025

FAQ on System Safety

In this FAQ on System Safety, I share some lessons that will explain the basics right through to more advanced topics!

The system safety concept calls for a risk management strategy based on identification, analysis of hazards and application of remedial controls using a systems-based approach.Harold E. Roland; Brian Moriarty (1990). System Safety Engineering and Management.

In ‘Safety Concepts Part 1’, we look at the meaning of the term “safe”. This fundamental topic provides the foundation for all other safety topics, and it's simple!

In this 45-minute free video, I discuss System Safety Principles, as set out by the US Federal Aviation Authority in their System Safety Handbook.

In System Safety Programs, we learn how to Design a System Safety Program for any system in any application.

The Common System Safety Questions

To see them click here:

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System safety is a specialty within system engineering that supports program risk management. ... The goal of System Safety is to optimize safety by the identification of safety related risks, eliminating or controlling them by design and/or procedures, based on acceptable system safety precedence.FAA System Safety Handbook, Chapter 3: Principles of System SafetyDecember 30, 2000

If you don’t find what you want in this FAQ on Risk Management, there are plenty more lessons under Start Here and System Safety Analysis topics. Or just enter ‘system safety’ into the search function at the bottom of any page.

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Simon Di Nucci https://www.safetyartisan.com/2021/08/18/faq-on-system-safety/

Monday, January 13, 2025

FAQ on Risk Management

In this FAQ on Risk Management, I will point you to some lessons where you will get some answers to basic questions.

Lessons on this Topic

Welcome to Risk Management 101, where we’re going to go through these basic concepts of risk management. We’re going to break it down into the constituent parts and then we’re going to build it up again and show you how it’s done.

So what is this risk analysis stuff all about? What is ‘risk’? How do you define or describe it? How do you measure it? In Risk Basics I explain the basic terms.

Risk Analysis Programs – Design a program for any system in any application. You'll be able to:

- Describe fundamental risk concepts;

- Define what a risk analysis program is;

- and much more...

If you don't find what you want in this FAQ on Risk Management, there are plenty more lessons under Start Here and System Safety Analysis topics. Or just enter 'risk' into the search function at the bottom of any page.

The Common Risk Management Questions

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