Historically, the HSI and ESOH communities have not been able to influence system development until later in the acquisition process, often after the system design had been set. This approach makes it difficult and expensive to address HSI and ESOH considerations. It is far more effective and efficient to apply HSI and ESOH principles early and consistently as part of the capability requirements document development and AoA activities. Consistent, active HSI and ESOH engagement offers the best opportunity to influence system design and reduce avoidable life cycle costs by eliminating or mitigating risks to personnel, equipment, and the environment.
This Handbook is intended for use by DoD or defense contractor personnel with particular expertise in manpower, personnel, training, human factors engineering, safety (including system safety engineering), occupational health, habitability, personnel survivability, and environmental science/engineering. To be able to integrate these HSI and ESOH considerations in the Pre-MS A activities, HSI and ESOH practitioners must be able to communicate how HSI and ESOH-related criteria can support the effort to meet the warfighters’ capability needs and priorities.
