... unique nature of software makes it difficult to completely understand, and even more difficult to visualize all the possible ways software can perform or fail to perform. Finding and eliminating the built-in unintended and undesired hazardous functions is the definitive goal of software safety. Intentions of this paper The EC has been involved in Heath and Safety issues since 1962, but this paper gives comment on whether its latest proposals of new directives are appropriate in the current environment of the software industry. It is important to note that the subject of concern is safety-related software engineering not software engineering in general. Professional Organisation Membership In principal the notion that all involved in should be members of an appropriate professional organisation is in the best interests of the field of computing and the public. It will improve the robustness and quality of safety-related software. The problem lies with defining the grey area ...

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