scope:

PURPOSE

This directive establishes requirements for practices and procedures to protect employees who enter confined space work locations at GSFC as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards.

APPLICABILITY

This directive applies to all government and contractor confined space entries associated with industrial operations at GSFC, including Greenbelt, Wallops Flight Facility (WFF), and remote locations under GSFC control. Confined space entries associated with construction activities are covered under 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(6)(i). This directive shall apply to all operations involving confined spaces, or potentially hazardous atmospheres. For GSFC contractors, this directive is applicable as specified in the contract clauses for the particular contract by NASA FAR Supplement 1823.7001 NASA Safety and Health Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses. The term "Safety Office" is applicable equally to both the Greenbelt (Code 250), and WFF (Code 803) safety organizations.