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WSESRB Interactive Safety Environment (WISE) Catalog "A": General System Safety Engineering
Instructors: Mr. Anthony Burno and Mr. Mike Wiles
Track 1 - System Safety Analyses and Techniques
Tuesday - Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM; Thursday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM

Course Abstract:
The WSESRB Interactive Safety Environment (WISE) Catalog A - General System Safety Engineering course is designed for those new to the system safety engineering discipline. It represents the first of three catalogs which comprise the WISE system safety curricula. The course covers the following subjects:
    · Hazard Theory
    · Systems Concept
    · System Safety Program
    · System Safety Program Plan and System Safety Management Plan
    · Risk Management
    · System Safety Requirements
    · System Safety Verification and Validation
    · Software Safety
    · COTS Safety
    · System Safety and HIS
    · Hazard Tracking

Taking this course will satisfy the Catalog "A" requirement for WISE training certificate.

Topic Learning Objectives:
1. Understand hazard theory
    a. Describe the relationship between a hazard and a mishap
    b. Identify the individual elements of a hazard and the Hazard Triangle Model
    c. Describe the Hazard Component Relationship
    d. State the Hazard Causal Factor Model
    e. Describe Hazard Recognition
    f. State the elements of the Hazard-Mishap Transition Process
    g. Recognize hazards

2. Apply understanding of systems concept in system safety engineering
    a. Describe a system
    b. Describe the attributes of a system
    c. Identify the different types of systems
    d. Recognize the various systems engineering tools used in system
    e. Describe the life cycle stages of a system
    f. Identify the system development models
    g. Describe the elements of the DoD Acquisition system
    h. Identify the elements of system development design reviews

3. Implement the concept of system safety within the DoD acquisition lifecycle
    a. Define safety program and system safety
    b. Describe the basic principles of system safety
    c. State the objectives and scope of a safety program
    d. Describe the eight-step process to system safety
    e. Describe the recommended System Safety Program tasks required to implement the eight-step process to system safety
    f. Describe a typical DoD system safety organization structure and internal/external system safety program interfaces
    g. List the duties and responsibilities of individuals involved in system safety
    h. Recognize timing of system safety program tasks within the DoD acquisition lifecycle

4.Develop and use the System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) and System Safety Management Plan (SSMP) in implementing a
System Safety Program (SSP)
    a. Describe the System Safety Program Plan
    b. State the coverage requirements of the System Safety Program Plan
    c. Describe System Safety Program Plan timing, tailoring, and traceability
    d. Explain the sections of the System Safety Program Plan
    e. Describe the System Safety Management Plan
    f. Explain the sections of the System Safety Management Plan

5.Apply Risk Management in the performance of Principal For Safety duties
    a. Define risk and risk related actions as they apply to the system safety discipline
    b. Identify typical risk characteristics and the five risk viewpoints
    c. Describe the relationship between System Safety and Risk and the available risk options
    d. Describe the System Safety Design Order of Precedence
    e. Explain the Risk Management theory
    f. Risk Assessment
    g. Risk Control
    h. Risk Communication
    i. Identify the categories of mishap risk severity
    j. Describe the levels of mishap risk probability
    k. Describe the Mishap Risk Index (MRI)
    l. Determine risk acceptability
    m. Compare qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methodologies

6.Apply System Safety Requirements in providing design guidance for intentionally designing safety into a system or product
    a. Define terms associated with requirements
    b. Identify the characteristics of requirements
    c. Describe the process of developing requirements
    d. State the purpose of system safety requirements
    e. Describe the system safety requirements process
    f. The system safety order of precedence
    g. Examples of design safety methods
    h. Identify the characteristics of good system safety requirements, precepts, and principles.
    i. Describe the relationship between a hazard and the system safety requirements established to eliminate or mitigate the
       hazard.
    j. Given a sample system safety requirement, determine if the hazard is eliminated or mitigated

7.Apply the concept of verification & validation in safe system design
    a. Differentiate between verification and validation
    b. Describe the relationship between verification & validation and the System Safety Program
    c. Explain system safety testing responsibilities within the DoD Acquisition Lifecycle

8. Identify and be able to mitigate to an acceptable level, those risks presented by software
    a. Describe the roll of software in systems and system functions
    b. Define common software terms
    c. Identify the steps of the formal software development process
    d. Describe the software development and testing process
    e. Discuss the safety considerations associated with software
    f. Summarize the software safety concept and know the difference between software safety and safe software
    g. Explain a software failure in its relation to casual factors contributing to system hazards
    h. Outline the basic types of software related hazards
    i. Describe the recommended software safety process
    j. Describe the role of the software safety checklist
    k. Discuss the various approaches for software safety

9. Demonstrate understanding of the unique technical concerns and potential problems for system safety posed by COTS/NDI
   equipment
    a. State the general characteristics of COTS, including their advantages and disadvantages
    b. Describe the unique considerations PM’s must contemplate when considering COTS use in weapon systems
    c. Describe the safety concerns PM’s must contemplate when considering COTS use in weapon systems
    d. Describe the generic tasks for developing a COTS item safety case

10. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of Human System Integration within a System Safety Program (SSP)
    a. Explain the three aspects of HSI that must be integrated with system safety
    b. Correlate various safety considerations with human systems integration factors
    c. Identify the four HSI elements that factor into a well-rounded SSP
    d. Describe some of the sources where human error can be introduced into the system
    e. Classify the most common causes of human error with their description
    f. Describe the order of precedence methods for reducing human error
    g. Describe the unique characteristics of generic human related hazard types
    h. Discuss “Task Analysis” as it applies to human systems integration
    i. Given a task analysis perform human error quantification

11. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of a formalized Hazard Tracking process within a System Safety Program
     (SSP)
    a. Describe the concept of hazard tracking
    b. Identify the objectives of hazard tracking
    c. Define terms associated with hazard tracking
    d. Describe the “Closed Loop” hazard tracking process
    e. Describe the elements of a Hazard Tracking Database (HTDB)
    f. Describe hazard closure
    g. Identify the various hazard numbering techniques
    h. Describe a Hazard Action Record (HAR)
    i. Identify the elements of an HAR form
    j. Describe the concept of a Top Level Mishap (TLM)
    k. State the purpose and value of Top Level Mishaps

Student Requirements:
· Students are required to take a written comprehensive examination at the end of the course
· Students are required to have the proper tools necessary to take notes

Instructor Bios:
Mr. Burno is currently a system safety engineer employed with EG&G Technical Services, Dahlgren, Virginia. He is the WISE Project Manager and also manages the FAA web-based system safety tools initiative.   He is a past presenter at the ISSC and NWSSS. Mr. Burno holds a bachelors degree in Professional Studies with a concentration in Computer Technology and has completed various coursework in software and safety engineering.

Mr. Mike Wiles of EG&G Technical Services, Dahlgren, Virginia is a Systems Safety Engineer. Mr. Wiles is the safety consultant for Standard Missiles and is currently serving as the Point of Contact for Large Caliber Guns at the Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity.