About the Journal Journal of System Safety is the official publication of the System Safety Society and is the leading source of cutting-edge information about the latest developments in the system safety field. Each issue is packed with technical information, industry reports, expert opinions, book reviews and conference previews. Published six times a year (four times in printand twice in electronic format), the Journal keeps members informed of the current technologies in the field of system safety. The Journal is read by more than 1,750 System Safety Society members, corporate members and subscribers across the United States and in countries around the world. The Journal's technical editor is Clif Ericson. He can be reached at . The electronic edition, eJSS, may be viewed online. Click here to read the latest edition. To receive a free sample copy of the print edition of JSS, email your request to . Include your name and postal address.