Sikkerhedsrelevante

Sikkerhedsrelevante is a Danish term meaning safety-related or security-relevant aspects within systems and processes. In safety engineering and IT contexts, it describes items, activities, or information whose failure or misuse can compromise safety, health, the environment, or critical operations. The concept covers both physical safety and information security aspects, and is used to guide risk assessment, design, and governance.

In practice, safety-relevant elements include safety functions (for example emergency stop, protective interlocks, fail-safe controls), safety-critical software, redundant power supplies, safety-rated sensors, safety-related communication channels, and procedures such as lockout-tagout and incident reporting. Classifying an element as safety-relevant triggers structured handling: hazard identification, safety requirements, verification and validation, and traceability through the project lifecycle. Change management and configuration control are essential to preserve safety integrity.

Regulatory and standards context: safety-related items are governed by functional safety standards and industry regulations. Examples include IEC 61508 and its sector-specific derivatives (ISO 26262 for automotive, IEC 61511 for process industries, IEC 62061 for machinery). Compliance involves safety assessments, safety integrity levels, and demonstration of risk reduction.

In information security contexts, safety relevance may refer to security-relevant information or functions whose exposure or compromise could lead to harm, operational disruption, or safety risks, requiring access control, auditing, and secure handling.

The notion of sikkerhedsrelevante emphasizes proactive identification, documentation, and management of safety implications across design, operation, and maintenance to reduce risk and ensure reliable performance.