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NASA-KSC Safety and HealthPresentationMarch 18, 201312Rocket University Which Way Is Up? (Taylor Dacko)

KSC Educational Outreach S&MA Precautions / Process (Tom Dwyer)

Tour of the Laboratory Management SharePoint site (Mike Cardinale)

KSC Challenges Group Discussion

AgendaRocket University3

3Rocket University OverviewPurpose:To develop and maintain flight systems engineering skills and expertise by gaining a broad understanding of many aspects of flight systems engineering through coursework followed by hands on application and practice.

Objective: Gain experience comparable to that gained on large scale flight projects on low-cost, low risk, small scale platforms.

How:RU utilizes a combination of APPEL (Academy of Program /Project & Engineering Leadership) courses, vendors, and NASA subject matter experts to develop discipline specific technical curriculums, in tandem with the opportunity to exercise those skills in various applied labs.

4NESC, APPEL, BA4Rocket University in Action5

Space Coast Star Chasers Near Space Environments (Balloons)

MISTMicroorganisms in the Stratosphere5Rocket University in Action6Neo Liquid Propulsion TestbedUnmanned Aerial Systems

S&MA InvolvementOverall Rocket University Surveillance ProcessReview operational plans, safety plans, risk mitigation plans and project documents for compliance S&MA stakeholder for milestone reviewsActive participation in operational events (testing, operations, tracking and recovery)

Direct InvolvementParticipate in High Power Rockets, NEO, Near Space Environments (Balloons) and UAS team meetings to ensure compliance to safety requirementsCoordinate with NASA Range Safety for compliance with NASA and CCAFS for range requirements Coordinates with NASA Explosives Safety group, and AHJ for storage and handling propellants on center.Identify hazards through analysis, and perform safety walkdowns of shops/labsEnsure safety of KSC visitors on Center, and securing launch and landing sites on KSC property.7NEO Methane OX Static Test Stand7Governing DocumentsNASANPR 8715.3, NASA General Safety Program Requirements NPR 7123.1, NASA Systems Engineering Processes and RequirementsNPR 8715.5, NASA Range Flight Safety ProgramNASA-STD-8719.12, Safety Standard for Explosives, Propellants, and PyrotechnicsOtherFAR 101 Subpart C, Unmanned RocketsFAR 101 Subpart B, Unmanned BalloonsNAR High Power Rocketry (HPR) Safety CodeNFPA 1125, Code for the Manufacture of Model and HPR Rocket MotorsNFPA 1122, Code for Model RocketryNFPA 1127, Code for High Power Rocketry

88KSC EducationalOutreach S&MAPrecautions/Process

910KSC Education OutreachS&MA ProcessTo observe and provide safety insight into the Education programs approval process for outreach activities.

We developed a S&MA review processes to follow prior to the release or performance of the following KSC educational products:KSC-developed STEM-based hands-on activities.KSC Educator Workshops.KSC contractor (currently Delaware North) Workshops. Student Workshops (e.g., aeronautics shows, robotics competition, Lego competition, LEGO Mind storm NXT kits, rocket launching competition, hands-on activities regarding hovercraft, space food, additional rocketry, brushbots, chemical reactions, air pressure, and vortex cannons, etc.) Kennedy Educate to Innovate (KETI) training courses.KSC-developed web sites for education outreach.Other NASA center-developed pamphlets/experiments/papers distributed at KSC (workshops), AND KSC-developed material distributed at other NASA centers.

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KSC Education OutreachS&MA Process12

KSC Education OutreachS&MA ProcessKSC Educational Outreach Safety PrecautionsWe require all instructions/handouts detailing the necessary procedures you must take in order to conduct the experiments in the safest manner possible.

We shall not substitute or change the experiment without proper authority!

Make sure the instructor goes over the experiment and prepares themself for whatever cautions/warnings need to be addressed.

Every experimenter should have access and read the material safety data sheets. Some of the warnings may be as simple as to keep out of reach of young children regardless of how safe you might think the material might be!

SAFETY IS PART OF THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE!13What is being done to ensure that the Educational Outreach products are safe across the Agency?

14KSC Educational Outreach Safety Precautions15KSC Challenges:Open DiscussionSafety Inspections:VPP requires that you inspect the work locations of your employees quarterly. How do you accomplished that at your Center?

VPP Contract LanguageWhat, if any, VPP language do you include in your Centers contracts?

Facility System SafetyHow is your Center developing/building Facility System Safety?Hazard Assessment review comments: Recommend hearing study due to high noise levels from a leaf blower used for lift. Would also recommend children with long hair tuck in under their shirts or tie it back from possibly becoming entangled in leaf blower motor blade. Recommend a procedure written for this project. IH needs to comment on noise levels warning on equipment clearly indicates the need for hearing protection.

Identified Hazards Undesired Outcome Mitigation StatusHigh noise levelsHearing lossHearing protection

Hair becoming entangled in leaf blower motorHair and or scalp being removedProtect hair

Recommended Personnel Protective EquipmentEar plugs

Hair net/rubber band to tie back

hair

Recommendation:

ACCEPT REJECT

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