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Full text of written policies and procedures - some currently in use.

Accident Analysis » Accident Investigation

Accident investigation programs, job safey analyses, etc.

Accident Investigation Procedure [23795] ?

Example of a safety policy related to accident investigation

Chemical Safety » Hazcom

Full text of hazard communication programs and resources

National Institutes of Health Hazard Communication Program [pdf] [5121] ?

Text of the NIH's Hazcom Program including checklist & form

Construction Safety » Contractor Fleet Safety

Fleet hazards and recommended controls related to various industries

Landscapers: How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Hauling [5064] ?

A simple routine can prevent major mishaps

Emergency Management » Disaster Planning

Step-by-step approach to emergency planning, disaster guides

Developing a Contingency Plan [2036] ?

Guidelines and samples of contingency plans and emergency procedures

Emergency Management » Emergency Plans

Examples of emergency management and action plans

Business Continuity Planning Documents [2498] ?

MIT's business continuity planning documents for use in the event of a disaster

Updated Emergency Management Plan for Community Health Centers [pdf] [2798] ?

Full text of an emergency management plan

School Emergency Preparedness Plan & Forms [8864] ?

Model program can be adapted to the needs of your site

Emergency Management » Evacuations

Guidelines on emergency evacuation programs, fire drills, etc.

Emergency Action Plan Model Plan [pdf] [24291] ?

Text of a template for emergency evacuations

Environmental Health » Animal Control

Safety guidance when handling animals

Animal Control on Campus [19904] ?

Full text of policies and procedures related to pet control on campus

Equipment Safety » Cranes-Hoists

Crane and hoist safety program materials

Hoist Safety Rules [doc] [16226] ?

Sample fill-in-the-blank hoist safety policy

Equipment Safety » Lockout/Tagout

Equipment electrical safety, lockout/tagout programs, preventing electrical shoc

Controlled Access Procedure - High Voltage Hazards [pdf] [35169] ?

For authorizing those who may be permitted to enter areas with electrical capacitors or high voltage capacitors

Lockout/Tagout Safety Clearance Procedure [pdf] [35168] ?

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

Hot Work Safety Requirements [pdf] [36010] ?

Includes a sample hot work permit policy and a safety checklist

Ergonomics » Ergonomics Programs

Resources and references on ergonomics programs

Safety & Health Program for VDT Operators [13994] ?

VDT safety policies and procedures required of NIEHS employees

Fire Safety » Building Design

Building design & architectural elements related to safety, maintenance, etc

Emory Design and Construction Standards [12389] ?

General guidelines for conducting the work of architects, engineers, and all other contracted design

Summary of the Corridor Utilization Policy [3758] ?

Text of a policy regarding storage in corridors

Fire Safety » Electrical Safety

Lock Out/Tag Out Programs and technical reference materials on electrical safety

Extension Cord Safety Policy [pdf] [35167] ?

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

School Fire & Life Safety Guidelines [pdf] [8865] ?

Guidebook discusses fire regulations for school-related facilities & activities

Fleet Safety » Driver Distractions

Safety conditions causing drivers to become distracted

Sample Cell Phone Safety Policy [pdf] [36397] ?

A fill in the blank sample safety policy

Sample Policies: Distracted Driving [38490] ?

For employers to use to ban texting and talking on cell phones while driving

Sample Policy: Texting and Talking on Hand-Held Cell Phones While Driving [doc] [38489] ?

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

Alcohol and Controlled Substance Policy for Employees with Commercial Driver's [pdf] [8492] ?

Full text of a university's substance abuse program for CDL requirements

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy [25004] ?

The following is a sample company alcohol and drug abuse policy

Drug & Alcohol Testing for Commercial Vehicle Drivers & Mechanics [8431] ?

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

Driver's License Monitoring [8430] ?

Full text of a university's driver's license monitoring procedures

Obtaining Hardship Permits for Employees with Driving Problems [15788] ?

Full text of a risk management policy in use by state agencies in Oregon

Updated Standards for Authorized Drivers [pdf] [19369] ?

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.

Accident Risk Assessment of Personnel [19001] ?

Point system used by the US military in evaluating a person's risk in having a vehicle accident

Driver Authorization and Vehicle Use [3252] ?

Full text of a vehicle program's policy for employee use of company vehicles, MVR reviews, etc.

Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy [pdf] [2530] ?

Text of a university's policy regarding vehicle use and drivers

Fleet Policies & Procedures [24521] ?

In use by a state's fleet management section

Fleet Policies and Procedures [3255] ?

Policies regarding employees driving pool and personal vehicles

Fleet Risk Assessment Process [19023] ?

Example of risk quantification of potential fleet loss exposures

Fleet Services Policy Manual [22991] ?

Full text of an actual manual in use

Motor Vehicle and Driver Safety Procedure [pdf] [3259] ?

Full text of a university's fleet and driver policies and procedures

Motor Vehicle Management Manual [12586] ?

Full text of the fleet safety and management program for the Federal Highway Administration

Motor Vehicle Safety Policy [22588] ?

Policy, accident reporting kit and forms in use by a major university

Policies for Employee Use of Vehicles [pdf] [2037] ?

A sample policy implemented by a municipality

Sample Seat Belt Policy [25007] ?

Fill-in-the blank policy statement for seat belt use

State Fleet Safety Program [24719] ?

Text of a fleet safety program used by the State of South Carolina for their state agencies

Vehicle Driving Information [14513] ?

Full text of fleet policies and procedures in use at a major university

Vehicle Incident Prevention Program [11771] ?

Parameters for drivers, MVRs, training triggers, accident review process and more

Vehicle Usage Procedures & Guidelines [27275] ?

Examples of forms and procedures used at a major university

Fleet Safety » Vehicle Safety Programs

Articles, topics and tips related to fleet safety programs

Driver Safety Rules [27999] ?

Includes yard safety, dock safety, vehicle safety and more

IA-University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program [5885] ?

Full text of a fleet safety program

Food Safety » HACCP

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans - food safety

HACCP Demonstration Plans - Meat [14334] ?

Templates of HACCP plans, including forms for meat processors

Health Care Safety » HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 materials

HIPAA Transaction Standards [16577] ?

Version 5010 Resources

Health Care Safety » Malpractice

Medical malpractice, risk management in medicine, insurance, etc.

Patient Abandonment [16448] ?

Guidance to avoid a claim of patient abandonment

Health Care Safety » Needlestick Injuries

Needlestick injury prevention, legislation, safety devices

Sample Sharps Policy [pdf] [36003] ?

A sample policy and procedure for use of conventional sharps devices

Insurance Loss Control » Hold Harmless

Hold harmless agreements

Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreements [3254] ?

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.

Aircraft & Pilot Standards [15782] ?

Full text of a policy manual in use by state agencies in Oregon

Police: Professional Traffic Stops Tips [19170] ?

Tips for police officers

Travel Risk [15785] ?

A Guide to Managing Risks While on the Road

Insurance Loss Control » Property Insurance

Property insurance and risk management

Expendable Property Values [15787] ?

Documenting Expendable Property for Loss Coverage

Property Self- Insurance Policy Manual [15783] ?

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

Facilities Use Guidelines [pdf] [17673] ?

Sample procedure in use by a state agency

Insurance Loss Control » Risk Control Programs

Full text of risk management policy and procedure manuals

OR-Oregon Self-Insurance Handbook [11780] ?

Policy manuals used by the state of Oregon for their state agencies

Insurance Loss Control » Risk Management Dept

Home pages of risk management departments

UT-Utah Division of Risk Management [11182] ?

Home page of the risk management division for state government agencies in Utah

Internet » Internet Law

Case developments, articles, resources related to internet technology

Internet Anti-Piracy Campaign [5269] ?

SIIA monitors and takes action against piracy of software and content taking place over the Internet

Social Media Governance - Policies [38728] ?

Links to examples of actual corporate policies related to social media

Internet » Web Accessibility

Guidelines on making web page content accessible to the disabled

America Online Accessibility Policy [18489] ?

Full text of the website accessibility policy posted by AOL

Job Analysis » Job Descriptions

Full text of sample job descriptions

Job Descriptions [2509] ?

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

Updated Bloodborne Pathogens - Occupational Exposure [pdf] [17063] ?

Providesguidance for BBP programs and medical surveillance

Physical Hazards » Violence in Workplace

Guidelines, statistics, resources for preventing violence in the workplace

Employee Conduct Sample Policy [26604] ?

Example regarding minimum standards of conduct among employees

Professional Development » Ethics

Business ethics and codes, samples, guidance to ethical decision making

Codes of Ethics Online: Business [12009] ?

List of codes of ethics available to be viewed online

Corporate Codes of Ethics On-Line [12010] ?

Examples of company codes of ethics

Radiation Safety » Workplace Radiation

Radiation control programs, technical manuals, tutorials and more

Radiation Safety Guide [13998] ?

Full text of a radiation safety guide in use by a government laboratory

Recreation Safety » Sports Safety

Sports injury prevention

Cheerleading Safety Guidelines [22392] ?

Full text of sample safety rules and policies for cheerleading

Recreation Safety » Swimming Safety

Pool and spa safety - drowning prevention

Lifeguard Manual [16588] ?

Full text of a sample lifeguard manual

Swimming Safely in Lakes, Rivers and Streams [pdf] [16589] ?

Safety advice for swimmers

Respiratory Safety » Mold Hazards

Guidance on indoor air quality and molds

Mold Growth: Prevention and Remediation [pdf] [22394] ?

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

Quality Systems Manual: Machining [3462] ?

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.

Safety & Health Committee Manual [pdf] [11938] ?

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

NIEHS Employee Health and Safety [13992] ?

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

Safety Manuals, Guides, Policies [13993] ?

Series of safety manuals - general safety, radiation, biological, facility, emergency preparedness

Safety Policy Example [27933] ?

Guidance on created a corporate safety policy statement that inclues a sample safety policy

Safety Policy Sample [20141] ?

Contains the essential elements of a safety policy

Safety Policy Statement [11584] ?

Sample policy statement in use by a municipality

Sample Workplace Safety Policy [20136] ?

A sample corporate safety policy statement

Safety Training » Environmental Training

Online EPA training modules, RCRA, Superfund, EPCRA

Facility Environmental Guide [pdf] [28001] ?

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

Injury & Illness Prevention Program for Schools [11369] ?

A Model Injury & Illness Prevention Program which can be adapted to the needs of the school

School Environmental Safety and Health Program [22619] ?

Environmental health program materials for schools

School Safety » School Violence

Guides for schools to prevent violence - checklists, sample policies

Blueprints for Violence Prevention [19163] ?

Ten model violence prevention programs

OR-Oregon School Violence Prevention [23501] ?

Sample policies to assist schools in complying with state laws related to school violence prevention

Sample Model Policy Prohibiting Bullying in Schools [24331] ?

Model policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation, bullying on school property, at school events & on school buses

School Anti-Harassment Policy Guide [27331] ?

Includes sample school policies, protocols and checklists to protect students from harassment and hate crime

Security on Campus [10337] ?

Complying With The Clery Act and more

The Challenge: Creating Safe and Drug-Gree Schools [11376] ?

A guide for schools to prevent violence & drug use

Security » Access Control

Tactics, techniques, procedures for creating a security access-control system

Campus Access Control Policy [21563] ?

Example of a policy relating to access and key control

Security » Employee Theft

Employee dishonesty insurance and risk management

Employee Dishonesty Policy Manual [15780] ?

Full text of a policy manual in use by state agencies in Oregon

Internal Controls [27938] ?

Example of policies in place to help detect and prevent internal fraud

Security » Security Manuals

Full text of reference manuals for security program operations

Security Alarms System Policy [19912] ?

Full text of a policy relating to security alarm systems

Specific Industries » Industry Loss Control

Risk management advice for specific industries

School Risk Management [19607] ?

Resources focused on school risk management

US OSHA » State OSHA

Access to all state agencies with OSHA approved plans & their laws

WA-Washington WISHA Safety & Health Core Rules [18317] ?

Support materials to comply with WISH regulations

Wellness Programs » Drug Free Workplace

Workplace substance abuse programs, drug policies and more

Alcohol Use: Model Campus Alcohol Policy & Guidelines for Beverage Alcohol Marketing [2358] ?

Full text of a model collegiate campus policy on alcohol use

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Sample Corporate Policy [25010] ?

Fill-in-the-blank sample drug policy

Drug-Free Workplace Policy [8947] ?

Example of a university's drug-free workplace policy

Drug-Free Workplace Policy Builder [2379] ?

Developing a policy statement

Drug-Free Workplace Policy for Small Business [pdf] [23673] ?

Full text of a sample drug policy for small business

Drug-Free Workplace Policy for University Staff [21824] ?

Text of a university's drug free workplace policy

Drug-Free Workplace Sample Policy [23643] ?

A sample generic policy that can be altered to suit your needs

OH-Ohio Drug-Free Workforce Policy Kit [9798] ?

Kit with guidelines, sample policy, checklist, consent forms, etc.

Sample Substance Abuse Policy [pdf] [12383] ?

Example of a sample substance abuse program and guidance

Substance Abuse Policy [12217] ?

Example of a substance abuse policy in use by a major municipality

Substance Abuse Policy Model [19151] ?

Model policy you can adapt to your needs

US Air Force Drug Abuse Testing Program [pdf] [13926] ?

Full text of a 78 page manual

Wellness Programs » Smoking Cessation

Health effects of environmental smoke, workplace smoking rules and more

Smoke-Free Policy [23013] ?

Sample smoke-free policy in use by a major university

Smokefree Workplace Model Policy [5138] ?

Model policy for a smokefree workplace

Workers Compensation » WC Programs

Support materials for implementation of workers compensation programs

Workers Compensation Program [8311] ?

A university's workers compensation program

Workers Compensation » WC Return to Work

Managing workers compensation costs by returning injured workers to work

Injured Texas Worker Checklist [25906] ?

To be given to the injured employee regarding WC return to work

Temporary Modified Duty for Industrial Injuries [16322] ?

Text of a policy that outlines the procedures plus a sample letter to be sent to the injured worker






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