Training Manual . -Samara: Samarsk. gov. Aerospace. untet, 2003. 171 s. Basic concepts of life safety are given . The structure of scientific knowledge in the field of life safety . The legal issues of life safety are considered taking into account the negative consequences of anthropogenic impacts on ecological systems. The manual reflects some theoretical foundations of life safety. The training manual is intended for students of any specialties of the aerospace profile. Can be used by professionals concerned with life safety. The course of lectures can be useful for teachers of secondary schools, lyceums, colleges on the subject "Basics of life safety" . Printed by the decision of the editorial and publishing council of the Samara State Aerospace University named after academician C. P. Koroleva .