Functional Safety Meets IoT: Enhancing Safety with Smart Technologies
About
A joint webinar from the IET System Safety Engineering and Internet of Things (IoT) Technical Networks.
This one-hour webinar will explore the intersection of Functional Safety and the Internet of Things (IoT), focusing on IEC 61508 and functional safety standards across the industry.
Two expert speakers will deliver concise 20-minute presentations—one on Functional Safety, and the other on leveraging IoT for proactive monitoring in complementing initiators in safety integrity functions.
The session will conclude with a 15-minute interactive Q&A, encouraging dialogue on integrating smart technologies into safety-critical systems.
This event is ideal for professionals in oil & gas, automation, and industrial operations seeking to enhance functional safety through digital innovation.
Target Audience:
Safety engineers, automation professionals, operations managers, and digital transformation leads in petrochemical & industrial sectors.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
28 Oct 2025
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Programme
Agenda:
• 12:30 – Welcome & Introduction
• 12:35 – Presentation 1: Functional Safety (IEC 61508/61511)
• 12:50 – Presentation 2: IoT for Safety Monitoring & Initiation
• 13:15 – Q&A Session
• 13:30 – Closing Remarks .