• The ISO norm splits the potential failures into two parts: 1. systematical errors and 2. random failures.
  
• For the development of a project a functional safety mangers needs to be defined right at the start from both sides: OEM and supplier.
  
• The OEM defines his goals how to handle system failures. All suppliers should follow this goal and develop it’s testing accordingly.
  

The norm not only describes the process of development but also explains the mindset how to develop and thereby creates a safety culture. Here are four examples:

1. Functional safety is the highest goal of the project, organization and company!
   
2. Integration of specific rules and processes with a proactive approach to functional safety.
   
3. Escalation process for functional safety and appropriate countermeasures at an early stage.
   
4. Authority and responsibility for the functional safety manager. This person has the power to stop a whole project.
   

Paul Knecht

„Not the driver is anymore responsible for checking the surroundings and driving safe, but the car itself will take over this responsibility“, opens Oliver Druhm from Dräxlmaier his presentation about the new DIN ISO 26262 norm.

„Everything that we do is so well developed, that the worst thing which could happen is a breakdown of the car. This is not a huge security risk. But when it comes to autonomous driving, it’s not enough to create functional systems. That’s why the DIN ISO 26262 has been developed.“

Paul Knecht