PURPOSE

This NASA Safety Manual is the central Agency document containing procedures and guidelines that define the NASA Safety Program. This document serves as a general framework to structure the more specific and detailed requirements for Headquarters, Program, and Center Directors. This document does not stand alone but rather must be used in conjunction with the references listed in paragraph P.4 below.

This is primarily a safety document and is not meant to provide direction to occupational health personnel or to provide guidance for occupational health activities. Some health references are included to assist Center safety personnel in interactions with the occupational health personnel. Joint occupational safety and health requirements that implement 29 CFR 1960 are specified in NPG 8715.1, "NASA Safety and Health Procedures and Guidelines-Occupational Safety and Health Programs."

To address special processes and/or discipline-unique processes, the Safety and Risk Management Division publishes standards that provide specific instructions that are beyond the scope and detail of this document. A listing of applicable NASA standards can be found in paragraph P.4.

APPLICABILITY

The procedures and guidelines in this document apply: (1) to all NASA organizations, elements, entities, or individuals; (2) to visitors on NASA property; (3) to all NASA equipment, property, systems, and facilities; (4) during all phases of the life cycle of systems or facilities; and (5) as specified in contract requirements.

This document is not a direct instruction to NASA contractors, but provides guidance to the responsible NASA contracting officer. It is applicable to contractors as appropriate through contract clauses in conformance with the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement. Non-NASA, non-contractor personnel will follow the provisions of this document when on NASA property. This document shall not supersede more stringent requirements imposed by individual NASA organizations and other Federal, State, or local government agencies.