ISO 13849 vs IEC 62061: Choosing a Standard
- Date
- 2026-11-05
- Location
- Online
- Host
- ISO 13849 (Functional Safety)
About this event
If you work with machine functional safety, the choice between ISO 13849 and IEC 62061 can shape how you design, validate, and explain your risk reduction strategy. This online session is built to help you make that choice with more clarity, less guesswork, and a stronger understanding of where each standard fits in real-world safety work. About the Event This is a focused virtual meetup for people who want a practical discussion of ISO 13849 vs IEC 62061. Rather than treating the standards as abstract documents, the event centers on the decision-making process: when one framework may be a better fit, where confusion usually shows up, and how to think through the tradeoffs with confidence. The format is designed to feel accessible and useful whether you are new to machine safety standards
Who should attend
This is for people who want a more practical, more confident way to think about machine safety standard selection. - You work in **machine design, controls, automation, or systems engineering** and need to understand how **ISO 13849** and **IEC 62061** affect design choices. - You are responsible for **functional safety, risk reduction, validation, or compliance** and want clearer reasoning you can apply in projects and reviews. - You support projects as an **integrator, consultant, or technical advisor** and need to explain standard selection to clients or internal stakeholders in a way that is accurate and easy to follow. - You are part of a **cross-functional team** where engineering, safety, and documentation decisions need better alignment from the start. - You already know some of the terminology but still want a stronger grasp of **when one standard may make more sense than the other**. - You are newer to this area and want a community setting where you can learn from discussion, ask questions, and leave with a more useful mental model than you had before. If you have ever looked at these two standards and thought, "I understand the basics, but I want to be more certain when it actually matters," this event is aimed at you.