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NASA Workforce Competencies Facet

Occupational and Environmental Health

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Knowledge, capabilities, and practice associated with NASA, Federal, and State OSHA health and safety regulations, policies and procedures used to develop and implement mishap and environmental health prevention practices and measures in all NASA work places. These knowledge areas include safety of personnel and equipment during launch vehicle processing, normal and industrial and laboratory operations, special high hazard tests and operations, aviation and space operations, use and handling of materials and chemicals, and design, construction, and use of facilities. Capabilities include ability to develop and analyze policy, manage, and assess the effectiveness of health programs and practices, which are designed to prevent injury to personnel and loss of NASA property in the industrial work environment, and promote the health and well being of employees.

Date Last Modified

2006-12-13