NASA Johnson Space Center
Safety Summary for Students

Safety is everyone’s responsibility at JSC. Read the following information, sign and return the attached form to the TASP Education Manager.

· Numbers to Remember:

· JSC Emergency 3-3333

· Ellington Field 4-4444

· Safety Action Hotline 281-483-7500

· Medical Clinic 281-483-4111

When dialing on-site use the last 5 digits, when dialing from off-site use all 10 digits.

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JSC Safety Homepage http://www4.jsc.nasa.gov/safety/safetyhp.htm

(accessible from on-site only)

· Safety Tips to Remember:

· Report all work related injuries to your chaperone when it occurs.

· Always use correct personal protective equipment (PPE) if requested to do so - safety glasses, face protection, hard hats, shoes, gloves, etc.

· Keep your work areas clean to prevent slips, trips, and falls from spills; fire hazards from paper stacks; rodent, roach problems from food

· Be aware of JSC’s Employee Alarm System, which is tested on Thursday at noon

· Commonly Asked Safety Questions:

· What can I do to prevent injury or harm to myself and others?

· Learn and follow all of the safety rules that are given to you

· Ask questions if you have doubts concerning a safety condition

· Never allow yourself or anyone else to work in an unsafe area

· Follow all warning signs

· Call 33333 in case of emergency

· What do I do if I see an unsafe act or condition?

· Stop it!

· Fix it yourself (if you can)

· Tell your chaperone

· Report it to the building Facility Manager (contact info is located in the lobby of each building)

· Call the Safety Action Hotline

· What do I do in case of a fire alarm -- emergency pull box stations are located on each floors in all buildings

· Evacuate the building immediately via the stairs

· Remain 75 ft. from the building until given the all clear

· Notify your chaperone if you can’t use the stairs to evacuate or need assistance to evacuate (he/she will discuss special evacuation procedures with you)

NASA Johnson Space Center

Policy on Information/Technology (I/T) Resources

Information Technology devices (computers, networks, electronic mail, computer FAX, and other electronic information transfer devices) have become increasingly important tools for communication, research, and other work at JSC. It is important to remember that, like all other forms of Government property, JSC I/T resources are provided only for official business. Keeping this in mind, the following information will help assure proper use of government-furnished I/T:

· Use common sense and good judgment when using the Internet. This resource is provided only for official business. When you use the Internet, you leave an electronic “footprint” wherever you go (your address includes the suffix “jsc.nasa.gov”). Additionally, any message you send is unavoidably electronically signed by you and placed in an “electronic envelope” with NASA’s name on it. On the Internet, you are NASA.

· Never use a computer to receive, store, display, or transmit sexually explicit images, messages, or cartoons, or send messages that contain ethnic slurs, racial epithets, or anything that may be construed as a threat, harassment, or disparagement of others.

· Protect JSC computer resources: Prevent the spread of computer viruses by always checking diskettes and download software for viruses before executing them on a JSC computer system.

· Since JSC I/T resources are provided only to support the work of the Center, there is no personal expectation of privacy. Information in JSC computers may be reviewed by managers, supervisors, and other authorized individuals at any time. Additionally, Internet activity at JSC is recorded and periodically examined for security and policy compliance purposes.

· Like other forms of misconduct, misuse of JSC I/T resources is grounds for disciplinary action.

Rules of Conduct-Texas Aerospace Scholars

You will be sent home immediately for:

Leaving the accompaniment of a chaperone (mentor, teacher, or NASA personnel) at any time, for any reason, without permission

Unacceptable behavior (not following any staff or teacher’s directions, fighting, bad language, failing to adhere to the dress code or rules of conduct, safety and technology use rules, etc.)

Accessing your car

Leaving your room after curfew for any reason

Damage to any property (You are also held financially responsible)

Stealing (from NASA, the hotel or restaurants)

Drinking alcohol or smoking

TASP Internship Rules

Students are required to be supervised by the TASP Program Manager, a counselor, or mentor at all times.

Transportation - You will be transported to and from the lodging facility by school bus. Observe all school bus rules regarding conduct while aboard. While on site at NASA you will be transported on occasion by van. Always wear your seatbelt.

Clothing - Students should dress appropriately, clean pressed t-shirts (no slogans) with jeans or khakis. Regular shorts are permitted, but no cutoffs or short shorts. Boys must wear belts and tuck in their shirts. Button shirts or polo shirts with sleeves are acceptable. Only closed toe shoes or sneakers will be permitted. Girls should not wear skirts during the week because of the number of field trips and facility tours which may require some climbing and bending. For the closing luncheon the scholars will wear their TAS t-shirts and clean pressed khakis or skirts.

Telephones - The phone system at the hotel will not allow long distance calls to be charged to the rooms; therefore, students must call out collect or use a phone card.

Internet - While at JSC, the Internet is not to be used for personal reasons, only for project research. Internet use is strictly monitored by JSC security. The following sites are strictly prohibited: sites containing sensitive materials of any nature and chat rooms, e-mail. Visiting such sites will result in termination of your internship.

Laptops - While in the hotel students with laptops who would like to connect (via a local number only) to the Internet must have a signed permission slip from their parents. For computer security reasons, no personal laptops will be permitted onsite at the Johnson Space Center. All laptops must remain in the student's rooms at the hotel.

Safety Hazard/ Injury - Bring to the attention of your chaperone any condition, which appears to be harmful or dangerous to your well-being and the well-being of your fellow students, chaperones and employees at the Center, so that action may be taken to correct the safety hazard. If you're injured while on the job, you must notify your chaperone immediately. Your chaperone will send you to the JSC Clinic for medical treatment.

Conduct - Students are expected to be on their best behavior at all times. No fighting, swearing, or stealing. Smoking is not permitted at any time.

Badges - JSC issues a temporary identification badge at the beginning of your internship. This badge remains the property of the U.S. Government and must be returned to the Security Office at the end of the week. You must wear this badge at all times when at JSC. Badges should be visible and worn above the waist. Report lost badges immediately to the TASP Program Manager.

Cars - If you drive your car to NASA you will not be permitted to use your car.

Safety and Information Technology Compliance Form

Texas Aerospace Scholar’s Program

NASA Johnson Space Center

I have read and reviewed the Rules of Conduct, Safety Summary for Students and Policy on Information Technology (computer and Internet) Resources. I will follow all directions given to me by a teacher or NASA TAS staffer.

I understand I will be given a copy of the Rules of Conduct, Safety Summary for Students and Policy on Information Technology forms during orientation for the Texas Aerospace Scholar’s Program and review them with the counselors and NASA TAS staff. To the best of my ability I will abide by all regulations given in these documents.

Student Name_________________________________________

Student Signature ______________________________________

Date ______________________