Risk management: detecting and avoiding potential errors
The FMEA method
FMEA analysis (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) is an important tool in the context of quality and safety management. The method makes it possible to avoid errors and increase technical reliability as early as the development phase of a new product or process. In addition to the automotive industry, it is used in many other branches of industry.
How does the FMEA method work?
In the FMEA analysis, the structures of a process or system are mapped with the associated functions and linked to form a function network. Possible malfunctions are then determined from the described functions, the causes and consequences of which can be linked to form a fault network. In the next step, the risk of each malfunction is assessed. The existing prevention and detection measures are documented. In order to reduce the risk of malfunctions, additional measures are defined in the final step and those responsible for implementing the measures are appointed.
The HAZOP procedure
The HAZOP procedure (Hazard and Operability) is a systematic search for possible deviations and faults in a process or system. The aim is to identify possible malfunctions and take countermeasures before malfunctions occur during operation.
Procedure:
- Divide the process into functional units and define target functions.
- Find possible deviations using the keywords.
- Find the causes of errors.
- Estimate the effects.
- Evaluate the countermeasures or define further measures (safeguards).
Abbildung: Leitworte, die zur systematischen Suche nach Fehlfunktionen benutzt werden. Quelle: Broschüre „Das PAAG-Verfahren“ IVSS Sektion Chemie Stand 2008
What Graubner offers
Graubner takes over the complete implementation of the safety assessment for you.
This includes the organizational and conceptual preparation of the meetings, the moderation, the simultaneous documentation as well as the evaluation and presentation of the results. We are also happy to take on the subsequent monitoring of the implementation of measures.
Your advantages
Quality assurance through early detection of potential faults
Increasing the availability of systems
Guarantee of safety requirements
Avoidance of costs due to recalls or downtimes
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