Adelard has applied several major hazard analysis techniques on a wide range of projects involving programmable electronic elements.
These techniques we have used include:
- Hazard and Operability Studies (Hazops): we regularly lead and record Hazops in several sectors including rail, defence and civil nuclear. We also conduct security Hazops as part of our security informed safety risk assessment.
- Fault Tree Analysis (FTA): we regularly undertake FTA and assess FTA performed by others.
- Event Tree Analysis (ETA): recent experience of ETA includes assisting with the ETA of a command and control system and advising on the ETA of a motorway traffic control system.
- Failure Mode, Effect and Criticality Analysis (FMECA): Adelard assesses FMECA reports for computer and FPGA-based systems like smart sensors, controllers and condition monitors.
- Structured What-If Analysis (Swift): this has been applied in air traffic management components and map systems.
- Cause-Consequence Analysis and Bow-Tie Analysis: these techniques have been used in rail industry assessments.
We also provide training on hazard analysis techniques.
Any enquiries regarding hazard analysis and our training can be discussed by contacting us.