Functional Safety is a method to allow entry and access to industrial equipment not using OHSA Logout procedures. It is generally seen in “Safety Gates”, “Safety Mats” or other items that render machinery non-operational for minor maintenance. This talk will reference standards ISO 13849 and IEC 62061 Agenda: – Introduction to the Machine Safety Lifecycle – Machine Safety as an integral part of business culture. – Importance of picking a safety standard. – Risk assessments are a must do. (And they are easier than you think) – How to design your safety system to meet your required safety level. (SIL or PL) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/480382