Technical resource
ISO 13849 introduction · Historical background
This introductory article explains the role of safety-related control systems and performance levels using the 2015 edition. It provides historical context alongside the project’s separate 2023 edition reference.
Reviewed 2026-11-05 · Source and bibliography checked
- Original title
- ISO 13849-1: Guide for Safe Operations with Machinery | A3
- Publisher
- Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
- Publication date
- 2018-01-09
- Source language
- en
- Source country
- US
- Access
- Public webpage
- Publication status
- Published
Source overview
This introductory article explains the role of safety-related control systems and performance levels using the 2015 edition. It provides historical context alongside the project’s separate 2023 edition reference.
Use and review
Institutional web guidance; apply it to the actual task, equipment and current standards. This review does not assess a physical installation.
Sources & editions
ISO 13849-1: Guide for Safe Operations with Machinery | A3 ↗
Association for Advancing Automation (A3) · Source page checked 2026-11-05
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