Safer Complex Systems Working Group (SCSWG)
The SCSC Safer Complex Systems WG builds on the IET/RAE work already done in this area. It is recognised that the RAE work is ongoing and collaboration is encouraged.
Mission Statement
To produce practical guidance on developing, managing and assuring safety of complex systems throughout their lifecycle
Statement of the Problem
- It is acknowledged that complex systems are becoming more prevalent with more opportunities to cause harm
- There are also new complex systems arising from using combinations of existing systems and services which are then used for safety purposes
- Complex systems are not sufficiently addressed in current safety management practices and standards
- In particular, complex interactions and emergent behaviours are not currently assessed and managed sufficiently
- There could be benefit in developing new analysis, tools and techniques to manage complex system risks
- There are clear business and societal benefits, in terms of reduced harm, reduced liabilities and improved business efficiencies, in improved management of complex systems risk
WG Operation
We already have quite a few existing members, some draft documents and lots of interest. We will build on this.
Upcoming Meetings
The 5th meeting of the SCSC Safer Complex Systems Working Group will take place on 19th October 2023. The meeting is from 16:00-17:30 UK time.
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84851215411?pwd=Qm1rR09pbGluQjk1NFo1UlVzWGNnUT09
Please contact mike.parsons@scsc.uk if you would like to attend.
Past Meetings
4th Meeting 14th September 2023 - Slides, Minutes and Presentation by Simon Whiteley
3rd Meeting 13th July 2023 - Slides, Minutes and Presentation by David Slater
2nd Meeting 25th May 2023 - Slides, Minutes and Presentation by Simon Hutton
1st Meeting 26th April 2023 - Slides and Presentation by Simon Burton
Kick-Off Meeting 29th March 2023 - Slides
Background Materials
David H. Slater and Ben J. M. Ale: Safety and Complexity
RAE: Safer Complex Systems: An Initial Framework
IET: Safely managing the emergent properties of complex systems
INCOSE: Appreciative Methods Applied to the Assessment of Complex Systems
Adam Johns: Complicated & Complex Systems in Safety Management
Peter Bernard Ladkin - Notes on Simon Whiteley's Überlingen Analysis
WORKING DRAFT Guidance from the IET initiative (under development)
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