Special Resources
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» Policies & Procedures
Full text of written policies and procedures - some currently in use.
Accident Analysis » Accident Investigation
Accident investigation programs, job safey analyses, etc.
Example of a safety policy related to accident investigation
Chemical Safety » Hazcom
Full text of hazard communication programs and resources
Text of the NIH's Hazcom Program including checklist & form
Construction Safety » Contractor Fleet Safety
Fleet hazards and recommended controls related to various industries
A simple routine can prevent major mishaps
Emergency Management » Disaster Planning
Step-by-step approach to emergency planning, disaster guides
Guidelines and samples of contingency plans and emergency procedures
Emergency Management » Emergency Plans
Examples of emergency management and action plans
MIT's business continuity planning documents for use in the event of a disaster
Full text of an emergency management plan
Model program can be adapted to the needs of your site
Emergency Management » Evacuations
Guidelines on emergency evacuation programs, fire drills, etc.
Environmental Health » Animal Control
Safety guidance when handling animals
Full text of policies and procedures related to pet control on campus
Equipment Safety » Cranes-Hoists
Crane and hoist safety program materials
Equipment Safety » Lockout/Tagout
Equipment electrical safety, lockout/tagout programs, preventing electrical shoc
For authorizing those who may be permitted to enter areas with electrical capacitors or high voltage capacitors
For authorizing those who may be permitted to lock out and tag out electrically-energized equipment
Equipment Safety » Welding Safety
Bulletins, guidance on safety in welding
Includes a sample hot work permit policy and a safety checklist
Ergonomics » Ergonomics Programs
Resources and references on ergonomics programs
VDT safety policies and procedures required of NIEHS employees
Fire Safety » Building Design
Building design & architectural elements related to safety, maintenance, etc
General guidelines for conducting the work of architects, engineers, and all other contracted design
Fire Safety » Electrical Safety
Lock Out/Tag Out Programs and technical reference materials on electrical safety
If not properly used can be the cause of electrical shock, equipment damage and fire hazards
Fire Safety » Fire Programs
Full text fire safety programs, checklists and support materials
Guidebook discusses fire regulations for school-related facilities & activities
Fleet Safety » Driver Distractions
Safety conditions causing drivers to become distracted
Text of the executive order
For employers to use to ban texting and talking on cell phones while driving
A sample policy to prohibit use of cell phones while driving
Fleet Safety » Driver Drug Testing
Guidance on DOT requirements for mandatory commercial driver drug testing
Full text of a university's substance abuse program for CDL requirements
The following is a sample company alcohol and drug abuse policy
Full text of a university's driver drug testing program
Fleet Safety » Driver MVR
Guidance on driver selection criteria, what to look for in an MVR
Full text of a university's driver's license monitoring procedures
Full text of a risk management policy in use by state agencies in Oregon
Full text of a policy that outlines acceptable driving records for drivers
Fleet Safety » Fleet Policies
Sample fleet-related company policies - vehicle use, drivers, seat belts, etc.
Point system used by the US military in evaluating a person's risk in having a vehicle accident
Full text of a vehicle program's policy for employee use of company vehicles, MVR reviews, etc.
Text of a university's policy regarding vehicle use and drivers
Policies regarding employees driving pool and personal vehicles
Example of risk quantification of potential fleet loss exposures
Full text of a university's fleet and driver policies and procedures
Full text of the fleet safety and management program for the Federal Highway Administration
Policy, accident reporting kit and forms in use by a major university
Text of a fleet safety program used by the State of South Carolina for their state agencies
Full text of fleet policies and procedures in use at a major university
Parameters for drivers, MVRs, training triggers, accident review process and more
Examples of forms and procedures used at a major university
Fleet Safety » Vehicle Safety Programs
Articles, topics and tips related to fleet safety programs
Food Safety » HACCP
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans - food safety
Templates of HACCP plans, including forms for meat processors
Health Care Safety » HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 materials
Health Care Safety » Malpractice
Medical malpractice, risk management in medicine, insurance, etc.
Health Care Safety » Needlestick Injuries
Needlestick injury prevention, legislation, safety devices
Insurance Loss Control » Hold Harmless
Hold harmless agreements
Full text of a university's policy on hold harmless and indemnity agreements
Insurance Loss Control » Liability Insurance
Real estate liability, slip & fall exposures, non-profts, volunteers, , etc.
Insurance Loss Control » Property Insurance
Property insurance and risk management
Full text of a policy manual in use by state agencies in Oregon
Insurance Loss Control » Public Liability
Public visitor liability, dog bites, premises security liability
Insurance Loss Control » Risk Control Programs
Full text of risk management policy and procedure manuals
Policy manuals used by the state of Oregon for their state agencies
Insurance Loss Control » Risk Management Dept
Home pages of risk management departments
Home page of the risk management division for state government agencies in Utah
Internet » Internet Law
Case developments, articles, resources related to internet technology
SIIA monitors and takes action against piracy of software and content taking place over the Internet
Links to examples of actual corporate policies related to social media
Internet » Web Accessibility
Guidelines on making web page content accessible to the disabled
Full text of the website accessibility policy posted by AOL
Job Analysis » Job Descriptions
Full text of sample job descriptions
Full text of University of Southern California's job descriptions - approx. 20 categories
Occupational Medicine » Occupational Health
Large number of reference materials on occupational medicine
Providesguidance for BBP programs and medical surveillance
Physical Hazards » Violence in Workplace
Guidelines, statistics, resources for preventing violence in the workplace
Example regarding minimum standards of conduct among employees
Professional Development » Ethics
Business ethics and codes, samples, guidance to ethical decision making
Radiation Safety » Workplace Radiation
Radiation control programs, technical manuals, tutorials and more
Full text of a radiation safety guide in use by a government laboratory
Recreation Safety » Sports Safety
Sports injury prevention
Full text of sample safety rules and policies for cheerleading
Recreation Safety » Swimming Safety
Pool and spa safety - drowning prevention
Respiratory Safety » Mold Hazards
Guidance on indoor air quality and molds
Sample policy and procedure for preventing or remediating mold growth
Safety Programs » ISO 9000
Info on development, content & application of ISO 9000 standards to quality mgt
Full text of an ISO 9002 compliant manual for hot forging & machining of metals currently in use
Safety Programs » Safety Committees
Safety committees, safety teams, etc.
Full text of a safety committee manual used by the National Institutes of Health
Safety Programs » Safety Departments
Home pages of environmental health & safety departments
Conducts programs to create and maintain a safe and healthful environment for employees
Safety Programs » Safety Programs
Full text of over 30 workplace safety and health programs & manuals
Series of safety manuals - general safety, radiation, biological, facility, emergency preparedness
Guidance on created a corporate safety policy statement that inclues a sample safety policy
Safety Training » Environmental Training
Online EPA training modules, RCRA, Superfund, EPCRA
Policies, procedures and guidelines for facilities-related activities that affect human health or the environment
School Safety » School Safety Programs
Resources related to school safety & health hazards, sample safety progams
A Model Injury & Illness Prevention Program which can be adapted to the needs of the school
Environmental health program materials for schools
School Safety » School Violence
Guides for schools to prevent violence - checklists, sample policies
Sample policies to assist schools in complying with state laws related to school violence prevention
Model policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation, bullying on school property, at school events & on school buses
Includes sample school policies, protocols and checklists to protect students from harassment and hate crime
A guide for schools to prevent violence & drug use
Security » Access Control
Tactics, techniques, procedures for creating a security access-control system
Security » Employee Theft
Employee dishonesty insurance and risk management
Full text of a policy manual in use by state agencies in Oregon
Security » Security Manuals
Full text of reference manuals for security program operations
Specific Industries » Industry Loss Control
Risk management advice for specific industries
US OSHA » State OSHA
Access to all state agencies with OSHA approved plans & their laws
Support materials to comply with WISH regulations
Wellness Programs » Drug Free Workplace
Workplace substance abuse programs, drug policies and more
Full text of a model collegiate campus policy on alcohol use
Full text of a sample drug policy for small business
Text of a university's drug free workplace policy
A sample generic policy that can be altered to suit your needs
Kit with guidelines, sample policy, checklist, consent forms, etc.
Wellness Programs » Smoking Cessation
Health effects of environmental smoke, workplace smoking rules and more
Workers Compensation » WC Programs
Support materials for implementation of workers compensation programs
Workers Compensation » WC Return to Work
Managing workers compensation costs by returning injured workers to work
To be given to the injured employee regarding WC return to work
Text of a policy that outlines the procedures plus a sample letter to be sent to the injured worker
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