Definition:
Audits in functional safety refer to systematic, documented reviews performed to verify compliance with functional safety management plans and procedures.
Key Points:
- Distinct from Functional Safety Assessments (FSAs).
- Focuses on procedural and management system compliance.
- Often for operational facilities.
Example:
An internal audit reviews whether competency management systems are properly documented and executed.
See also: FSA
Cited Source:
- IEC 61511-1:2016, Clause 5.2.5.