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Close Call/Hazard Reporting
A close call is an accident that almost
happened -- an injury or loss that would have occurred if the
timing, location, or other things would have been different.
As the Center begins to look at how and where accidents happens,
looking at close calls can help see where the next accident
may happen .....
Before you report a close call
or hazard......
If you believe that the hazard represents an immediate danger:
- Notify your supervisor and post a
warning or have someone stand “guard” so that other individuals
don’t inadvertently become exposed to the hazard.
- The Fire Department, emergency ext.
911, should be called for chemical spills, fire hazards, rescue
or medical emergencies.
- The FOM or the Trouble Desk, ext.
4357, provides for a response to facilities maintenance issues.
- You
should also call the Safety Office, ext. 1498 or 2518.
For
less severe problems:
- Notify your supervisor.
- Correct the hazard if it can be done
safely (If qualified and authorized).
- If
the hazard can not be corrected immediately, a warning notice
should be posted to warn other employees of the hazard.
- The FOM or the Trouble Desk, ext.4357,
are the correct people to contact for facilities problems.
Your supervisor will be able to resolve mission related
hazards.
- You may also call the Safety Office,
ext. 1498, for additional support, or you may use the Hazard/Close
Call reporting system on the web site. The NASA form
1627 can be used. See the below information.
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NASA Form 1627
1) Fill out the the 1627 form online
2) Print the 1627 form you filled out online
3) Mail the 1627 form in a government envelope
to: Howard Kilmon, E106-206; Wallops Flight Facility
Do not email
It is very important
that we report close calls and hazards, because that's
what may prevent the next person from getting seriously
hurt. At the same time, it's important to remember that
just reporting the close call isn't enough -- you can
make the situation better by taking action to fix or control
the problem! Keep going until you get the problem resolved!
Use the additional steps below if you feel they are necessary
to resolve the problem.
Select
one of the following in this order.
1.
Call the Center Director's Hotline. (301) 286-5121
2.
Contact NASA HQ:
2.1
Associate Administrator for Safety & Mission Assurance.
Code Q NASA HQ
2.2
Agency Safety and Health Official. Code AM NASA HQ
3.
Contact the NASA Safety Reporting System at http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/codeq/nsrs/
4.
Contact the Office of Federal Agency Safety and Health
Programs - Occupational Safety and Health Administration/Department
of Labor. Call OSHA at 1-800-321-6472
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