Safety Case

The Safety Case provides a reasoned argument, supported by identified evidence, which justifies that the system is safe and fit for purpose.

The Safety Case demonstrates that overall safety requirements, both contractual and derived, have been achieved. It provides design safety, health hazard, and operational and maintenance safety assurance to the customer.

The Safety Case consists of 9 major sections.

Preparation of the Safety Case requires the use of the concepts of claims, arguments and evidence.

Many safety cases have been based on poor arguments and have been accepted due to poor critiques.