Functional Safety from Scratch 1st Edition

Grab attention with a clear, practical guide to modern safety engineering: Functional Safety from Scratch, 1st Edition by Peter Clarke is an essential roadmap for anyone responsible for creating, assessing, or certifying safety-critical systems.

This compact, hands-on manual breaks down complex standards—such as IEC 61508 and ISO 26262—into accessible, actionable steps. Clarke explains the safety lifecycle, hazard and risk analysis, allocation of safety requirements, SIL/ASIL concepts, architectural design strategies, verification and validation techniques, and pathways to certification. Real-world examples and practical checklists help translate theory into immediate workplace practice.

Engineers, project managers, compliance officers, and students will find targeted guidance to reduce development risk and accelerate certification across industries including automotive, aerospace, medical devices, rail and industrial controls. The book emphasizes proven methods for achieving robust system behavior, lowering liability exposure, and meeting international regulatory expectations — useful for professionals in Europe, North America, Asia and beyond.

Clear diagrams, concise summaries, and prioritized workflows make complex topics approachable without sacrificing technical depth. Whether you’re building your first safety case or refining an existing process, Clarke’s step-by-step approach helps you make better technical decisions and communicate safety rationale to stakeholders and auditors.

Equip your team with a practical reference that bridges standards and engineering practice. Order Functional Safety from Scratch by Peter Clarke today and start delivering safer, certifiable systems with confidence.

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