Provides a general overview of commonly used dependability analysis techniques. It describes the usual methodologies, their advantages and disadvantages, data input and other conditions for using various techniques. This Standard is identical with and reproduced from IEC 60300-3-1:2003.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee QR-005 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 8 April 2013.The following are represented on Technical Committee QR-005:Asset Management CouncilAustralian Industry GroupAustralian Organisation for QualityDepartment of Defence (Australia)Engineers AustraliaIndependent Transport Safety