Welcome to the Kenexis Functional Safety Podcast! I'm Ed Marszal, President and CEO of Kenexis, a leading technical safety consultancy for the chemical process industry. With decades of experience in safety instrumented systems, I bring a unique perspective to this podcast, having actively contributed to the ISA 84 committee since 1994. In this inaugural season, we'll delve into the IEC 61511 standard, examining each word's significance. I'll provide detailed insights into the standard's interpretation and application, complemented by personal stories from my career and committee discussions.