ISO 13849 vs IEC 62061 — Choosing the Right Standard
- Date
- 2027-02-07
- Host
- ISO 13849 (Functional Safety)
About this event
If you work around machine safety, functional safety, or control system design, you’ve probably run into the same question more than once: Should this be handled under ISO 13849 or IEC 62061? The answer is not always obvious, and choosing the right path early can affect design decisions, validation work, documentation, and how confidently a project moves forward. This in-person meetup is built for people who want a practical, grounded conversation about how these two standards compare, where they overlap, and how to think through real-world selection criteria. Rather than treating the topic as abstract theory, the event is centered on helping attendees sharpen judgment, ask better questions, and leave with a clearer framework for decision-making. About the Event This gathering focuses on o
Who should attend
If you’ve ever had to decide which machinery safety standard fits a project, or explain that choice to someone else, you’ll likely get a lot from this conversation. - You work in **machine design, controls, automation, or systems integration** and want a clearer framework for choosing between ISO 13849 and IEC 62061. - You’re involved in **functional safety, risk assessment, validation, or compliance** and want more confidence in how standards selection affects the rest of the safety lifecycle. - You support projects as a **manufacturer, OEM, integrator, consultant, or technical reviewer** and need to make practical decisions rather than just understand definitions. - You’ve read or used both standards before, but still find yourself asking, **“Which one makes more sense here?”** when a real application gets complicated. - You want to **compare interpretations with peers** and hear how others approach gray areas, tradeoffs, and documentation expectations. - You value **in-person discussion and networking** with people who deal with machinery safety questions in real working environments. If you want sharper judgment, better questions, and more confidence in the reasoning behind your standard choice, you should feel right at home here.