The health hazard assessment process in support of joint weapon system acquisitions.

نویسندگان

  • Timothy A Kluchinsky
  • Charles R Jokel
  • John V Cambre
  • Donald E Goddard
  • Robert W Batts
چکیده

Since 1981, the Army's HHA Program has provided an invaluable service to combat developers and materiel program managers by providing recommendations designed to eliminate or control health hazards associated with materiel and weapon systems. The program has consistently strived to improve its services by providing more meaningful and efficient assistance to the acquisition community. In the uncertain fiscal times ahead, the Army's HHA Program will continue to provide valuable and cost-effective solutions to mitigate the health risks of weapons systems.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • U.S. Army Medical Department journal

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تاریخ انتشار 2013