NASA NPR 8621.1 REV B W/CHG 7

Abstract

<strong>Purpose</strong> <br>a. The purpose of this NASA Procedural Requirements (NPR) is to provide requirements to report, investigate, and document mishaps, close calls, and previously unidentified serious workplace hazards to prevent recurrence of similar accidents. This NPR does not apply to investigative procedures concerning civil, criminal, or administrative culpability or legal liability. Furthermore, the safety investigation outlined in this NPR shall not be used to direct or justify disciplinary action for mishaps or close calls (Requirement 30984). <br>b. This NPR provides requirements that specify how to respond to any mishap or close call from discovery through corrective action and closure. It contains requirements for classifying mishaps, establishing investigation authorities, and performing investigations. It formalizes notification, analysis, and reporting obligations; describes roles and responsibilities; provides instruction on release of information to the public; and specifies the relationship and interaction with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and other government agencies. <br><strong>Applicability</strong> <br>a. This NPR is applicable to NASA Headquarters and Centers, including Component Facilities; the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and other NASA contractors and grantees as specified in their contracts or grants; and to other organizations (i.e., commercial partners, other Federal agencies, international parties, and tenants on Centers) as specified and described in written operating agreements. This NPR is applicable to mishaps and close calls for NASA-funded activities at any government, contractor, subcontractor, or grantee site. <br>b. The concept of word usage and intended meaning is as follows: "Shall" has been used only when application of a procedure is a mandatory requirement. "Should" has been used only when application of a procedure is recommended.