Safety management of a complex R and D ground operating system

A perspective on safety program management was developed for a complex R&D operating system, such as the NASA-Lewis Research Center. Using a systems approach, hazardous operations are subjected to third-party reviews by designated-area safety committees and are maintained under safety permit controls. To insure personnel alertness, emergency containment forces and employees are trained in dry-run emergency simulation exercises. The keys to real safety effectiveness are top management support and visibility of residual risks

Space benefits: The secondary application of aerospace technology in other sectors of the economy

Benefit cases of aerospace technology utilization are presented for manufacturing, transportation, utilities, and health. General, organization, geographic, and field center indexes are included

Space life sciences: A status report

The scientific research and supporting technology development conducted in the Space Life Sciences Program is described. Accomplishments of the past year are highlighted. Plans for future activities are outlined. Some specific areas of study include the following: Crew health and safety; What happens to humans in space; Gravity, life, and space; Sustenance in space; Life and planet Earth; Life in the Universe; Promoting good science and good will; Building a future for the space life sciences; and Benefits of space life sciences research

Development of Emergency Planning and Response Model Based on OSHA Process Safety Management Requirement

When incidents happen and the consequences are not mitigated effectively, one of the indicated failures consists of ineffective emergency response planning (EPR). EPR is an important aspect of the Process Safety Management (PSM) Standards and the guidelines are stated in CFR 1910.119 (n) which explains the minimum elements of emergency response and procedures in handling emergency or small releases. Despite its implementation in 1992, CSB finds ineffective EPR system in certain accidents such as the Missouri DPS Enterprise Chlorine Gas Release accident in 2002. DPS EPR failed in planning on location of emergency equipment and accessibility. Many other accidents has occurred throughout the decade and even though organizations have their own EPR system, there are issues in meeting minimum PSM requirements. There also exists the problem of self-regulatory policies practiced by organizations which might not meet these requirements as well. To help organizations meet these minimum requirements, the purpose of this paper is to present a structured and easy technique to plan and implement EPR as per PSM requirements. A model has been developed based on this technique and its application has been tested as a case study in a refinery in Malaysia and discussed in this report. The results reflected the feasibility of this model as it helped users track and manage documents better. This technique has the potential to help users manage EPR better to reduce adverse impacts to people, environment and asset

NASA/ASEE Summer Faculty Fellowship Program, 1990, Volume 1

The 1990 Johnson Space Center (JSC) NASA/American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Summer Faculty Fellowship Program was conducted by the University of Houston-University Park and JSC. A compilation of the final reports on the research projects are presented. The topics covered include: the Space Station; the Space Shuttle; exobiology; cell biology; culture techniques; control systems design; laser induced fluorescence; spacecraft reliability analysis; reduced gravity; biotechnology; microgravity applications; regenerative life support systems; imaging techniques; cardiovascular system; physiological effects; extravehicular mobility units; mathematical models; bioreactors; computerized simulation; microgravity simulation; and dynamic structural analysis

The Emerging Clean Transportation Workforce: Opportunities and Recommendations to Support the Growing Alternative Fuels Industry

America’s transportation system is the backbone of its economy, connecting households to employment, healthcare, and education and supporting the movement of goods and services across supply chains. This system while indispensable is facing mounting challenges in traffic and congestion, decaying infrastructure, over-dependence on foreign oil, and in many communities a lack of infrastructure for public transit, cyclists, and pedestrians. In 2017, congestion alone cost the U.S. an estimated $305 billion from lost worker productivity, wasted fuel, and other economic factors. Even this number fails to account for the true size of the problem, externalizing traffic’s toll on health, both external (air pollution) and internal (stress), and the environment. In fact, the transportation sector is now the largest source of climatechanging greenhouse gas emissions in the nation. As increasing tailpipe emissions continue to alter the climate, amplified extreme weather and natural disasters could threaten the safety and reliability the transportation system, as well as increase the costs of maintaining it. Clearly, a break from business as usual is needed to create a transportation system that is cleaner, more equitable, and accessible. While solving transportation’s modern challenges will require a number of place-based solutions, such as walkable and bikeable streets and improved access to public transit, this paper focuses on expanding the use of alternative fuels, for example with electric vehicles (EVs). More EVs on the road means spending less on imported fuels, saving consumers billions of dollars at the pump, and keeping more transportation dollars within local economies. These economic gains are especially key in rural communities, where on average households spend 7% more of their budgets on transportation compared to urban households. As Northeast states increasingly invest in clean energy and transportation, tens of thousands of new jobs in fields such as science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); public transit; and construction will be created. The evolving landscape of transportation technologies, from EVs to autonomous vehicles, will require new educational programs, training, and competencies. This paper examines what education and training programs exist today to support the alternative fuels transportation industry, and provides recommendations on further building out a workforce pipeline to meet anticipated growth. Job seekers should read on to discover what training and education opportunities are currently available, while educators and workforce development professionals are provided with recommendations on how to provide more training and education programs to keep pace with the growing market for EVs and other alternative fuels