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Vol. 47, No. 6 • November-December 2011
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Journal of System Safety is published six times a year (four print and two electronic editions) by the System Safety Society for the transmission of technical material and news of topical interest to those associated with the practice of system and product safety. Information, recommendations, statements and opinions expressed herein are those of the individual authors and advertisers, and do not necessarily represent those of the System Safety Society. Certain material is published for the purpose of stimulating independent thought on controversial matters or on problems of vital concern to safety professionals. Although caution is taken to ensure accuracy, the publishers or editors cannot accept responsibility for correctness or accuracy of the information presented.

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USA
540-786-3777
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