ISO 26262 Hazard and Risk Analysis Template

In this task, identify and describe the item that will be analyzed. Consider the purpose of the analysis and how it relates to the overall process. The desired result is a clear understanding of the item to be analyzed, its function, and its importance in terms of safety. Are there any challenges anticipated in identifying the item? How can they be addressed?

Define and describe the intended functionality of the item that will be analyzed. Explain how it should operate and what it is expected to accomplish. The desired result is a clear understanding of the item's goals and the role it plays in the overall process. Consider the potential challenges in defining the functionality and how they can be overcome.

In this task, identify and describe the safety goals of the item that will be analyzed. Safety goals define what needs to be achieved in terms of safety for the item. The desired result is a clear understanding of the safety goals and their importance for the overall process. Consider the challenges in identifying the safety goals and how they can be addressed.

Determine the automotive safety integrity level (ASIL) of the item that will be analyzed. ASIL defines the level of risk associated with the item and helps determine the appropriate safety measures. The desired result is a clear understanding of the ASIL and how it affects the overall process. Consider the challenges in determining the ASIL and how they can be overcome.

Conduct an analysis of the item's malfunctioning behavior. Identify and describe potential malfunctions that can occur and their impact on safety. The desired result is a clear understanding of the item's potential malfunctions and their severity. Consider the challenges in conducting the analysis and how they can be addressed.

In this task, define and describe potential operational situations that the item may encounter. Operational situations help identify potential hazards and assess their risks. The desired result is a comprehensive understanding of the operational situations and their relevance to the analysis. Consider the challenges in defining the situations and how they can be addressed.

Identify and describe possible hazards related to the item and the associated hazardous events. Hazards represent potential sources of harm, while hazardous events refer to specific situations that can lead to harm. The desired result is a comprehensive understanding of the hazards and their associated events. Consider the challenges in identifying the hazards and events and how they can be addressed.

Perform hazard classification and assess the risks associated with each hazard. Hazard classification involves assigning each hazard to a specific category based on its severity and exposure. Risk assessment involves evaluating the likelihood and consequences of each hazardous event. The desired result is a comprehensive understanding of the hazards and their risks. Consider the challenges in performing the classification and assessment and how they can be addressed.

In this task, evaluate the risk level of each identified hazard. Consider the likelihood and consequences of each hazardous event and determine the overall risk level. The desired result is a clear understanding of the risk levels and their significance. Consider the challenges in evaluating the risk levels and how they can be addressed.

Develop measures to mitigate the identified risks. Consider potential solutions and actions that can reduce the likelihood or consequences of hazardous events. The desired result is a set of effective risk mitigation measures. Consider the challenges in developing the measures and how they can be addressed.

Implement the selected risk control measures. Carry out the actions outlined in the risk mitigation plan to minimize the identified risks. The desired result is the successful implementation of the control measures. Consider the challenges in implementing the measures and how they can be addressed.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented control measures. Assess whether the measures have successfully reduced the identified risks and improved safety. The desired result is a clear understanding of the effectiveness of the measures. Consider the challenges in evaluating the effectiveness and how they can be addressed.

In this task, document the results of the hazard analysis and risk assessment. Record the identified hazards, associated risks, and the implemented control measures. The desired result is a comprehensive documentation that can be referenced in the future. Consider the challenges in documenting the results and how they can be addressed.

In this task, you will communicate the hazard analysis and risk assessment results to relevant stakeholders. This helps ensure that all stakeholders are informed about potential hazards and the steps taken to address them. Who are the relevant stakeholders? How will you communicate the results to them?

In this task, you will review and update the risk assessment on a regular basis. This ensures that the risk assessment remains up-to-date and relevant as conditions and requirements change. How often should the risk assessment be reviewed and updated? What factors should be considered during the review process?

In this task, you will monitor the real-world performance of the item and update the risk assessment accordingly. Real-world performance data provides valuable insights into the actual risks associated with the item. How will you monitor the performance of the item? How will you incorporate the performance data into the risk assessment?