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Access to the full text of written disaster, emergency management and fire safety programs - some currently in use.

Business Services » Building Services

Facilities and property management tools and resources

Dept of Facilities Management Policies and Procedures Manual [8429] ?

Full text of a university's facilities management manual

Disaster Management » Business Continuity

Business recovery post-disaster and business continuity planning

Business Continuity Sample Plan [doc] [29764] ?

A sample business resumption plan

Continuity of Operations Plans [23441] ?

Plan templates and forms

Create-Your-Plan [21748] ?

Step-by-step interactive guide points out some key things to consider

Disaster Recovery Team Sample Plan [doc] [29765] ?

A sample business resumption plan focused on the business recovery team

Emergency Management Business Recovery Planning [27959] ?

Planning tools in preparing emergency plans

Emergency Operations Center Plan [pdf] [29762] ?

A sample plan for establishing an emergency operations center (EOC)

Disaster Management » Disaster Preparedness

How to create emergency plans and disaster guides

Developing a Contingency Plan [2036] ?

Guidelines and samples of contingency plans and emergency procedures

Disaster Management » Earthquake Disasters

Advice and resources on earthquake preparation

British Columbia Earthquake Emergency Response Planning [2499] ?

Tips on emergency response planning for earthquakes

Disaster Management » Emergency Action Plans

Samples 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

Business Disaster Recovery Plan [21744] ?

Online planning tool

Campus Emergency Operations Plan [36501] ?

In use by a major California university - includes pandemic emergency operations plan

Emergency Action Plan [24324] ?

A template

Emergency Action Plan Expert [22971] ?

This expert system will help you to create a simple EAP by filling in the blanks

Emergency Action Plan Sample [pdf] [32024] ?

A sample EAP with guidelines for preparing an emergency action plan

Emergency Action Plan Template [25123] ?

Sample written program to implement OSHA's standard for EAPs

Emergency Management Plan [23466] ?

Full text of a an emergency management plan created by a university

Emergency Management Plan - University [pdf] [19371] ?

Plan Preparation Guidance Document

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

Full text of an emergency management plan

Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan [pdf] [22592] ?

Example of a plan in actual use

Emergency Preparedness Handbook [pdf] [27935] ?

The emergency plan communicated to employess of the US National Institutes of Health

Emergency Program Elements [14050] ?

A campus emergency program

Emergency Response Guidelines [24074] ?

Example of response guidelines in use at a major university

Emergency Response Plans [10464] ?

Campus and school of medicine emergency response plans

Facilities Safety and Emergency Preparedness [13995] ?

Full text of emergency preparedness policies of NIEHS

Hazard Response Plans [1627] ?

Full text of emergency response plans for British Columbia, Canada

Hospital Disaster Plan [21753] ?

Full text of a sample plan with standard operating guidelines

How to Develop a Department Emergency Action Plan [14057] ?

Addresses a campus planned response to emergency situations

Library Disaster Plan Workbook [22010] ?

Create a disaster plan for a library - fill-in-the-blank

Library Sample Disaster Plans [29767] ?

These are disaster response plans in use by major university library departments

Updated Mail Center Security Guide [pdf] [19851] ?

For mail handling and processing

Office Emergency Action Plan [pdf] [27236] ?

Form-fillable EAP template for an emergency plan within your office

Sample Debris Management Plan [27449] ?

For those that are impacted by storm related debris

School Emergency Disaster Preparedness & Incident Model Plan [23481] ?

A 109-page document designed to provide a framework for protecting students, staff and school facilities

School Emergency Operations Plan [23493] ?

Full text of an emergency plan for a California school district

School Emergency Preparedness Plan [23477] ?

Example of a school district's procedures for emergencies

US National Response Framework [21900] ?

Guiding principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters

Disaster Management » Evacuation Procedures

Emergency evacuation programs, fire drills, etc.

Building Emergency Action Plan Template [24233] ?

Evacuations and more

Building Emergency Evacuation Procedures [25339] ?

Emergency action plan in case of

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

Text of a template for emergency evacuations

Emergency Evacuation Plan [16640] ?

This sample plan should be customized by facility managers

Occupant Emergency Plan Guide [pdf] [25330] ?

Development, implementation, management

Occupant Emergency Plan Guide [pdf] [25331] ?

In use for US government facilities

Office Building Emergency Procedures [22435] ?

Preparing an Evacuation Plan for Your Office

Sample Emergency Evacuation Plan [15237] ?

Fill in the blank sample safety plan

Workplace Emergency Action Plan [16984] ?

Sample evacuation plan action steps

Disaster Management » Hazmat Emergencies

Hazmat teams: hazardous waste and spill containment emergency response

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

Healthcare Bioterrorism Readiness Plan Template [pdf] [11501] ?

A template for healthcare facilities

HEICS: Hospital Emergency Incident Command System [22439] ?

Download the HEICS Plan

HICS: Hospital Emergency Incident Command System Template [20427] ?

HICS is a set of response procedures which fit within a hospital's emergency preparedness plan

Hospital Bioterrorism Readiness Plan Template [pdf] [20287] ?

Readiness for Potential Attack Using Chemical or Biological Agents - includes checklists

Special Needs Facility Emergency Plan Guidance [pdf] [8300] ?

Planning guidance for special facilities such as nursing homes

Employee Health » First Aid Care

First aid manuals and handouts

WA-Washington First Aid Rules [23143] ?

Rules for employers regarding first aid in the State of Washington

Environmental Protection » Hazardous Waste Guides

Hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization guides

Laboratory Hazardous Waste Disposal Policy and Procedures [2177] ?

Chemical biological, radioactive and universal waste programs

Human Factors » Hand Tools

Ergonomic guidelines for hand tool design

Hand Tool Selection [pdf] [15587] ?

Tips for ergonomic considerations when selecting a hand tool

OSHA Requirements » Safety Programs

Safety programs technical resources from OSHA, including motor vehicle safety

IN-Indiana Safety Programs [23127] ?

Sample written programs

Property Management » Boiler Requirements

Safety information on boiler and pressure vessels

Pressure Vessel and System Design [pdf] [6477] ?

Requirements for pressure vessels and systems

Property Management » Fire Prevention Plans

Fire safety programs, checklists and support materials

Updated Fire Protection Program - US DOE [441] ?

Nuclear safety fire safety program guidelines and materials

Updated Model Fire Protection Program [438] ?

Model fire protection program, fire protection engineering assessment and more

Sample Fire Prevention Plan [pdf] [35798] ?

A basic company fire safety plan

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

Guidebook discusses fire regulations for school-related facilities & activities

Vehicle Management » Hazmat

DOT hazardous materials regulations, guides & reference materials

National Hazardous Materials Route Registry [5736] ?

USA national repository of non-radioactive hazardous materials (NRHM) routes






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