NGSLR Operations Manual
Operations Requirements and Emergency Procedures
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NASA NGSLR OPS Manual (v1.0)
2.6 Emergency Procedures
In the event of an emergency, use the below information to help you properly deal with the situation.
2.6.1 Emergency Contact Information
Goddard Emergency/Rescue:
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Site Address:
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Non Life Threatening Emergencies:
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GSFC Help Desk for major problems such as loss of power or flooding (Open: 24 X 7)
General Maintenance Issues: (non emergency)
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GSFC Help Desk for non emergency problems (clogged toilets, lights burned out, etc)
2.6.2 Injury/Imminent Danger to Personnel
If a hazardous condition is detected that is caused by equipment in the system, immediately perform an
emergency power down of the equipment. If someone has been injured and/or there are people in imminent
danger of injury, immediately warn all affected personnel and evacuate to a safe area. Once you are in a safe
area, call the GSFC Emergency Console Operator by dialing
911
. Some typical conditions that require action
include:
Detection of flame, smoke, or other evidence of fire
The spill of a highly toxic chemical
Attempted access by unauthorized personnel
2.6.3 Laser Hazard Event / Close Calls
In the event of a close call or other event involving the laser or laser safety controls the operator shall:
1.
Immediately STOP operations!
2.
Turn off the laser system
3. Notify the NASA SLR Lead and the NASA SLR Manager
4. Quarantine the following:
a. Station hardware
b. System software
c. Operator s log book
d. Pass data for the laser and the radar
e. Current operating procedures used by the operations and engineering staff
f. Any other items identified by the NASA SLR Lead/Manager
5. The NASA SLR Lead will notify the Government project office
6. The operator is
not to continue
operations until given concurrence by the NASA SLR Lead/Manager
