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Approval Process Overview

Workflow Context

Approval workflows in the Aerospace Safety Solution are tightly integrated with document lifecycle management. When you complete a risk analysis document—whether it’s a Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), System Failure Mode Effects Analysis (SFMEA), or Design FMEA (DFMEA)—the document must move through formal review and approval stages before it can be baselined or superseded. The approval process ensures that:
  • Safety requirements are met — Each analysis addresses applicable aerospace standards (DO-178C, ARP 4754A, DO-254, MIL-STD-882E)
  • Traceability is verified — Links between failure conditions, requirements, and risk controls are complete
  • Data integrity is maintained — All required fields are populated and consistent
  • Compliance readiness is tracked — Approval status feeds into the Certification Readiness Scorecard
For a comprehensive understanding of how risk documents fit into the larger V-Model development process, see The V-Model Development Process.

Key Approval Concepts

ConceptDescription
Document StatusTracks workflow state: In Progress → Submitted for Review → Approved → Baselined
Review CyclesMultiple review rounds may occur; rework allows refinement based on feedback
Approval AuthorityRole-based permissions determine who can approve documents (Safety Engineer, Program Manager)
Compliance VerificationAutomatic checks validate that document meets standards before approval
For configuration of approval workflows and role-based permissions in your Polarion workspace, refer to the Risksheet documentation on Review Workflows.
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