NASA Procedures and Guidelines
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NPR 1800.1A Eff. Date: August 02, 2006 Cancellation Date: January 30, 2007	NASA Occupational Health Program Procedures
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Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 This NASA Occupational Health Program (OHP) Guideline was prepared to assist OHP professionals and allied professionals throughout the Agency in their daily tasks to assure the health of employees and a safe work environment. The scope and quality of services provided by OHP personnel at NASA Centers are instrumental in achieving the goal of maintaining optimal health and well-being of the Agency's workforce.

1.2 The elements of the OHP are Occupational Medicine, Environmental Health, Radiological Health or Health Physics, and programs for Health Promotion and Wellness, Workers' Compensation and Employee Assistance.

1.3 The format for the NPR focuses on essential processes and includes descriptions, responsibilities, and flowcharts that illustrate how processes are implemented. Additional reference materials are cited, when applicable. As an NPR, it is distributed and approved through NODIS.

1.4 The NASA Headquarters Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer (OCHMO) issues policy directives for program activities through NPD's, advocates for program support, provides program resources, and monitors the progress of NPD's and NPR's during the NODIS review process.

1.5 The OHP Office is responsible for the accuracy of the content of the handbook and welcomes critical comments for improvements or suggestions for additions.

1.6 Contact the NASA OHP through the OHP Web site at http://ohp.nasa.gov, the NASA Occupational Health Program Manager, or each center's Medical Director

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