Skip navigation INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS Certified Safety Safety Standards for Industrial Plants When can a plant be classified as safe? International guidelines and standards help answer this question. They provide detailed descriptions of the necessary measures to minimize risks. For your plant to be certified, it must not only be built in a manner that conforms with standards, but must also be operated in accordance with guidelines. When it comes to safety systems, you can rely on HIMA. We make no compromises in the certification process. Plant operators and planners can count on our solutions and products: They always comply with all the current standards. RELEVANT GUIDELINES Important Functional Safety Standards IEC 61508: The Basis IEC 61511: Functional Safety in the Process Industry IEC 62443: IT Security IEC 61508: The Basis Electrical, electronic, and programmable electronic systems are increasingly responsible for ensuring that machines and plants run safely. This basic standard applies across industries for systems that execute safety functions and describes how the products are designed and developed for functional safety. You can count on products from HIMA: All of them comply with the requirements stipulated in IEC 61508. Learn more about the standard on the International Electrotechnical Commission website. HIMA offers regular training courses in functional safety. "With solutions from HIMA, you are on the safe side for certifications. Our systems comply with all important normative safety requirements." Dr. Alexander Horch, Vice President Development & Product Management, HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH Your HIMA Contact HIMA Headquarters +49 (0) 6202 709 0 salesteam(at)hima.com Do you have questions concerning HIMA solutions or services? Our sales experts would be pleased to respond to your email or your call. 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