Distinction between safety measures (organizational and process-based) and safety mechanisms (technical product features). Safety measures include reviews, analyses, testing, configuration management, and change control preventing systematic faults. Safety mechanisms include diagnostics, redundancy, and fault handling addressing random hardware failures. Covers appropriate selection based on fault type, integration of measures and mechanisms in comprehensive safety strategy, and proper allocation of safety requirements to each category.
Safety Measures vs. Mechanisms
Differentiate process measures (preventive/confirmatory) from technical mechanisms (detective/mitigative). Align with hazards, coverage, and evidence structure.