ISO 13849: Performance Levels (PL) Explained
- Date
- 2027-11-11
- Location
- Online
- Host
- ISO 13849 (Functional Safety)
About this event
If you work with machinery, safety controls, or functional safety documentation, you already know that Performance Levels (PL) can feel more complicated than they should. This session is designed to make ISO 13849 more practical: what PL actually means, how it is used, and how to think about it with more confidence in real projects. About the Event This is an online session focused on ISO 13849: Performance Levels (PL) Explained. It is built for people who want a clearer understanding of the standard without getting lost in jargon, disconnected formulas, or abstract theory. The goal is simple: give attendees a usable mental model for how Performance Levels fit into machine safety work. Whether you are trying to understand risk reduction requirements, review a safety function, or communicat
Who should attend
This is for you if you want a clearer, more practical understanding of **ISO 13849 Performance Levels** and how they apply in real work. - You work with **machine design, controls, automation, or system integration** and want to better understand how PL fits into safety-related decisions. - You review, create, or depend on **safety documentation** and need the terminology and logic behind Performance Levels to feel less opaque. - You are an **engineer, technician, project lead, or technical manager** who wants to speak more confidently about ISO 13849 in meetings, reviews, or customer conversations. - You are newer to **functional safety** and want a grounded explanation that helps you build a solid foundation without assuming expert-level background. - You already have some exposure to the standard but still run into **confusion around required vs. achieved PL, risk reduction, or validation**. - You value **community and discussion**, and you want to learn alongside others who are working through similar machine safety questions. If you have ever thought, "I know PL is important, but I want it explained in a way that actually sticks," this event is built with you in mind.