IEC 62682 is a technical standard titled Management of alarms systems for the process industries.
The standard addresses all lifecycle phases (development, design, installation, and operation) for alarm management in the process industries.
The standard defines the terminology and work processes recommended to effectively maintain an alarm system throughout the lifecycle.
Ineffective alarm systems have often been cited as contributing factors in the investigation reports following major process incidents.
The standard is intended to provide a methodology that will result in the improved safety of the process industries.