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Number Countermeasure Examples
1 Prevent hazard creation Ground aircraft in adverse weather.
Discontinue plutonium production for nuclear weapons.
Limit stocks of chemical and biological weapons.
2 Reduce amount of hazard
Limit sales of weapons to enemies.
3 Prevent hazard release Safeties on weapons
Destroy biological and chemical weapon stocks.
Arresting gear for aircraft on carriers
4 Modify rate or distribution of hazard
UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter G-force reduction seats
5 Separate hazard and individual (in space and/or time) Store weapons in arms room.
Ejection seats in aircraft
Body armor
6 Separate hazard and individual by barrier
Torpedo nets
7 Modify basic qualities of hazard Rubber bullets for riot control
Elimination of sharp or hard surfaces in military vehicles
Vaccination to counter illness and biological agents
8 Make individual more resistant to damage
Psychological and physical conditioning of Soldiers
9 Counter damage done Restoring airway, breathing, and circulation in CPR
Rescue of Sailors after explosion on ship
EMS response to injuries
10 Stabilize, repair, rehabilitate
Hospitals and rehabilitation centers
CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; EMS, emergency medical services.
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