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Online access to the full text of handbooks for employees and staff. The majority are currently in use by universities, state governments, etc.

Business Management » Best Business Practices

Benchmarking and best practices for different corporate departments.

Best Manufacturing Practices Database [2732] ?

Database of Best Practices submitted by industries

Business Security » Crime Victims

Articles, statistics, programs related to crime and its prevention

Crime Victim Public Policy Issues [2537] ?

Legislative issues relating to crime victims

Disaster Management » Health Service Disasters

Health care facility emergency plans and disaster guidance

Clinical Center Emergency Handbook [3870] ?

Full text of an emergency handbook in use by the National Institutes of Health

Employee Health » Stress Reduction

Mental health stress, stress management, workplace stress

Reducing Occupational Stress [1550] ?

Guide to occupational stress designed for managers and supervisors

Employee Management » Employee Discrimination

Information on discrimination: race, gender, age, disabilities, etc.

Stopping Sexual Harassment [2886] ?

Guidebook for employees on how to control sexual harassment in the workplace

Employee Management » Employee Leave

Leave policies and forms

FMLA Compliance Guide [1832] ?

Assistance with compliance to the Family and Medical Leave Act

Employee Management » HR Handbooks

Employee handbooks and procedures manuals

Department of Defense Civilian Personnel Manual [2546] ?

Full text of a personnel manual used by the US Dept of Defense for civilian employees

Employee Handbook Auditing Checklist [4081] ?

Used for auditing employee handbooks

Employee Handbooks [2035] ?

Guidelines on employee handbooks and their uses, plus general work policies

Faculty Handbook [21823] ?

Full text of a faculty handbook in use by a major university

Government Employee Handbook [pdf] [1988] ?

Full text of employee handbook for state government employees

Handbooks and Procedure Manuals [9046] ?

Full text of a series of handbooks, policy & procedure manuals for faculty and students

Middlebury College Handbook [9594] ?

Full text of the college's handbook currently in use

Employee Management » Training Skills

Tools and resources on corporate training and development

Guidebook for Instructors [pdf] [8193] ?

A training manual that presents basic teaching principles and their application

Employee Management » University HR

Human resource department websites: university, government, etc.

PA-Carnegie Mellon Human Resources [8312] ?

Home page of the human resources department

Government Laws » ADA Laws

Case law, regulations, materials on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Disability Etiquette Handbook [4093] ?

Online employer handbook provides guidance on employment of the disabled

Government Laws » CPSC Laws

Guidelines for product safety from Consumer Product Safety Commission

CPSC Recall Handbook [158] ?

Full text of product safety handbooks for industry: Regulated Products, etc.

Insurance » Auto Insurance

Auto insurance guides and tools

Understanding Your Auto Policy [9814] ?

Car insurance-related topics for consumers

Insurance » Malpractice Insurance

Malpractice, risk management in medicine, insurance for the medical industry

Risk Management Strategies for Physicians [4164] ?

What you should know

Retirement Plans » Pension Plans

Pension plan guides, data and forms

Updated IRS Forms and Publications on Retirement Plans [5102] ?

Basic pension plan guidance for employers, plan participants and others

Safety Administration » Safety Programs

Workplace safety and health programs & manuals

Environmental Health & Safety Manuals [2314] ?

Full text of 4 EHS manuals - radiation, biosafety, theater, health & safety

Vehicle Management » Hazmat

DOT hazardous materials regulations, guides & reference materials

North American Emergency Response Guidebook [3574] ?

Full version of the guidebook

Vehicle Management » Manuals

Manuals for fleet program operations

CA-California Commercial Driver Handbook [6163] ?

Full text of Califonia's handbook for commercial drivers

Vehicle Management » Motorcycles

Materials and fact sheets on motorcycles and motorcycle safety

Motorcycle Handbook [6617] ?

California's handbook for motorcycle drivers

Vehicle Management » Trailers

Trailer conspicuity and other requirements

Recreational Vehicles and Trailers [6162] ?

California handbook provides driving rules, regulations, safety tips for RV's and trailers

Workplace Health Hazards » Indoor Air

Indoor air quality guides, checklists, fact sheets, sick building syndrome

Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners & Facility Managers [605] ?

Full text of the a guide on indoor air quality designed for property management professionals

Workplace Health Hazards » Radiation

Radiation control programs, technical manuals, tutorials

Medical Center Radiation Safety Policies [3061] ?

For a New York university health science complex

User Guides [4292] ?

Full text of a large number of user guides for workers using equipment that deal with radiation

Workplace Health Hazards » Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis control from OSHA and CDC guidelines

Protect Yourself Against Tuberculosis [456] ?

NIOSH respiratory protection guide for health care workers exposed to tuberculosis

Workplace Safety » Agriculture

Farm & agriculture safety resources, tools and bulletins

Farm Safety Program Materials [9459] ?

Safety training topics for establishing agricultural safety training programs

Workplace Safety » Construction

Safety and health resources & tools for construction hazards

Job Site Safety Handbook [3547] ?

Handbook of minimum safe work practices and regulations for residential construction

Workplace Safety » Foodborne Illness

Guidelines on preventing foodborne illness

Factors Affecting the Growth of Microorganisms in Foods [1127] ?

Factors affecting growth of pathogens in foods

Workplace Safety » Playgrounds

Resources on playground safety

Recreational & Sports Safety Publications [2048] ?

Large number of documents, handbooks, checklists, etc. on playground and sports safety






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