Personnel safety is a major concern throughout integrated space vehicle and launch vehicle operations and testing. The safety concern exists for the personnel that handle the launch vehicle and space vehicle. The hazard risks associated with integrated space vehicle and launch vehicle operations increases as the two vehicles are integrated together. These risks must be controlled to acceptable levels prior to the start of integrated operations. This paper will explore controls for cranes and hoists, sling assemblies, hydrasets and loadcells, handling structures, flight hardware lift points, work platforms, RF emitters, non-ionizing radiation sources, hazardous materials, flight hardware pressure systems, ordnance systems, electrical and electronic systems, and seismic designs. This paper will also explore hazed controls that must be in place to ensure ground operations safety. Range Safety requirements will be the catalyst of discussion for this paper as most launch operations occur on a military installation.
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