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“Of the major incentives to improve safety, by far the most compelling is that of economics. The moral incentive, which is most evident following an accident, is more intense but is relatively short lived.”

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Jerome F. Lederer

Jerome F. Lederer was an outstanding engineer, born on September 26, 1902, and passed away on February 6, 2004. He made significant contributions to the fields of aviation and mechanical engineering. more

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