The EEE Parts Bulletin for June-August 2014 is now available.

The NASA Safety Center’s Audits and Assessments Office hosted the first Federal Agencies Alliance for Institutional Safety and Quality Assurance Audits meeting July 15-16 in Washington, D.C.

On July 15, Nathan Vassberg stepped into the role of chief safety officer for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. In this role, Vassberg is responsible for upholding Safety and Mission Assurance technical authority and working with the program to assure that crew safety focus is maintained.

NASA provides answers to frequently asked questions about the NASA Workmanship Program and associated standards.

NASA recently proposed new legislation to address the growing problem of counterfeit parts in the aerospace industry supply chain. The legislation is part of the NASA 2014 Authorization Bill, which passed the House on June 9 and is awaiting approval by the Senate before moving to the president to be signed into law. If passed, NASA will implement changes required by the law through modifications to the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NASA FAR Supplement or NFS).

Hear Administrator Charles Bolden deliver this month's Safety Message on the importance of Technical Authority.

Listen to Russ DeLoach, Kennedy Space Center, deliver the July Safety Message on fall prevention in construction.

In 2013, NASA Headquarters and center Explosives Safety Officers retooled the agency's Explosives Safety program, putting emphasis on requirements, qualifications, tools, training and audits to ensure the safe handling, storage and application of explosive materials, including pyrotechnics.

Fire protection engineers in NASA’s Fire Protection Working Group met at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 3-6 for its annual face-to-face meeting.

The Government-Industry Data Exchange Program’s “Know Your Part” campaign promotes this valuable tool to NASA engineers and procurement professionals to ensure that we use the best parts on our spacecraft and technology.