the international system safety society is a non-profit organization supporting safety professionals worldwide. with a wide range of individual and corporate members, the society is affiliated with major corporations, educational institutions and other agencies. the system safety concept focuses on the application of systems engineering and systems management to the process of hazard, safety and risk analysis. chapters around the globe, the annual international system safety conference, and the renowned journal of system safety are just a few of the means by which we strive to accomplish our objectives.