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» Policies & Procedures
Full text of written policies and procedures - some currently in use.
If not properly used can be the cause of electrical shock, equipment damage and fire hazards
Accounting » Accounting Procedures
Accounting-related reference materials.
Example of policies and procedures in use by a major university
Full text of a university's manual for their comptroller's office
Business Basics » Nonprofit Basics
Resources and tools for managing nonprofits
Audit committee, conflict of interest, board giving, records retention, gift acceptance, no-harassment, whistleblower
Covers planning, operations, fundraising, marketing and relationship building
Business Management » Business Ethics
Business ethics and codes, samples, guides
Business Management » Quality Management
Total Quality Management tools, resources, guides
Full text of an ISO 9002 compliant manual for hot forging & machining of metals currently in use
Business Security » Building Security
Facility physical and electronic security controls
Business Security » Employee Fraud
Employee theft and dishonesty insurance and risk management
Full text of a policy manual in use by state agencies in Oregon
Business Security » School Security
Checklists, sample policies and guides for schools to prevent violence
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
Business Security » Violence Prevention
Prevent violence in the workplace guidelines, statistics, resources
Example regarding minimum standards of conduct among employees
Business Services » Building Services
Facilities and property management tools and resources
Full text of a university's facilities management manual
Business Services » Purchasing Management
Business supply management and purchasing
Full text of a university's purchasing and business services manual
Corporate Law » E-Privacy
Online privacy policies and statements
A set of proposed principles to guide the development of self-regulation in this evolving area
Corporate Law » Internet Law
Case law and resources on internet technology law
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
Corporate Law » Sexual Misconduct
Sexual harrassment and misconduct resources and law
Policy guide for churches with sample policy statement and procedures
Disaster Management » Disaster Preparedness
How to create emergency plans and disaster guides
Guidelines and samples of contingency plans and emergency procedures
Disaster Management » Emergency Action Plans
Samples 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
Disaster Management » Evacuation Procedures
Emergency evacuation programs, fire drills, etc.
Employee Health » Drug Free Workplace
Workplace drug policies and substance abuse programs
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.
Employee Health » Occupational Health
Occupational medicine reference materials
Providesguidance for BBP programs and medical surveillance
Employee Health » Smoking
Health effects of smoking, environmental smoke, workplace smoking rules
Employee Management » Employee Benefits
Tools on employee benefits: COBRA, defined benefit plans, cafeteria plans, etc.
A fill-in-the-blank letter template to comply with COBRA notification laws - plus checklists
Employee Management » Employee Layoffs
Layoff guides, reports, laws and tools
Workers Compensation Claim Management Best Practices for Plant Closings or Layoffs
Employee Management » Employee Leave
Leave policies and forms
Examples of HR forms related to the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Sample policies that you can customize to create your own personal leave policy
Example of a policy and procedure for leaves in use at a major university
Employee Management » Firing Employees
Resources and issues related to employee terminations
Employee Management » Hiring Practices
Hiring and recruiting techniques and tools
Sample forms, templates, checklists related to the recruiting and hiring process
Employee Management » HR Handbooks
Employee handbooks and procedures manuals
Full text of a series of handbooks, policy & procedure manuals for faculty and students
Policies, guidelines & general information related to the research enterprise at a major university
Full text of a university's human resources manual
Employee Management » HR Policies
Ready-to-use sample letters, contracts, forms, policies, checklists
Text of academic, fiscal, personnel, property/facilities policies in use by a major university
A variety of business templates: sample letters, contracts, forms, policies and checklists
Full text of a medical center's HR policy manual
Links to the full text of environmental and safety policies of a major university
Full text of the personnel manual for the Federal Highway Administration
Text of a student handbook, academic affairs policies, administrative forms
Example of a college's policy
Full text of human resources and other university policies
Full text of the Montana University policies and procedures manual
A sample policy manual that employers may use as a guide when creating or reviewing their own manual
Full text of a staff personnel manual currently in use by a university in California
Manuals set forth policies of the US Army & Air Force Exchange Service (pdf)
Full text of policies and procedures in use at a major university
Sample policy to set up a program to monitor employee communications
There are two types of policies regarding dating or establishing relationships in the workplace
These samples are for the principal use of cities, towns and counties
Text of HR policies, payroll guidelines, etc in use by a major university in Pennsylvania
Full text of a wide variety of human resources policies
Full text of the policies & procedures manual for the University of Utah
Employee Management » Job Classification
Sample job descriptions, checklists, documents of job analysis
Full text of University of Southern California's job descriptions - approx. 20 categories
Employee Management » Managing Staff
Alternative staffing. Independent contractors. Outsourcing.
Handbook in use by the federal government for federal employees
Employee Management » Managing Volunteers
Volunteer management sample policies, contracts and tools
Full text of a risk management policy in use by state agencies in Oregon - includes forms
Employee Management » Performance Reviews
Employee workplace performance
Guidance and forms for managers to conduct a performance review - policies, procedures, forms
An example of a US government agency's procedures for performance review
Employee Management » Telework Programs
Telecommuting policies, training programs, and tools
Links to several US states policies on telework policies.
State of Florida resources related to telework - policies, guidelines and more
Designed to ensure that your telecommuting employee is properly oriented to the policies and procedures
Materials to help you set up a telework program, including sample telework policy
Telework!VA can help your company offset the cost of starting up or expanding a telework program
Employee Management » University HR
Human resource department websites: university, government, etc.
Home page to the human resources department for the state of California
Home page of the human resources division for state government agencies in Colorado
Environmental Protection » EPA Training
Online EPA training modules, RCRA, Superfund, EPCRA
Policies, procedures and guidelines for facilities-related activities that affect human health or the environment
Health Cost Management » 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
Human Factors » Programs
Ergonomics programs tools, resources and guides
VDT safety policies and procedures required of NIEHS employees
Insurance » Industry Risk
Specific industries risk management advice & guides
Insurance » Liability Insurance
Liability, slip & fall exposures, non-profts, volunteers
Insurance » Malpractice Insurance
Malpractice, risk management in medicine, insurance for the medical industry
Insurance » Property Insurance
Risk management and property insurance
Full text of a policy manual in use by state agencies in Oregon
Insurance » Public Liability
Public visitor liability, premises security liability
Insurance » Risk Management Programs
Risk management policy and procedure manuals
Policy manuals used by the state of Oregon for their state agencies
Insurance » Risk Transfer
Hold harmless agreements
Full text of a university's policy on hold harmless and indemnity agreements
Internet » Internet Accessibility
Make web page content accessible to those with disabilities
Full text of the website accessibility policy posted by AOL
OSHA Requirements » Regulations
Federal OSHA regulations, interpretation letters and more
Support materials to comply with WISH regulations
Property Management » Building Design
Building design & architectural elements related to safety, maintenance
General guidelines for conducting the work of architects, engineers, and all other contracted design
Property Management » Fire Prevention Plans
Fire safety programs, checklists and support materials
Guidebook discusses fire regulations for school-related facilities & activities
Property Management » Fire Safety Prevention
Programs, checklists and reference materials on fire safety
Safety Administration » Accident Investigation
Job safety analyses, accident investigation programs, etc.
Example of a safety policy related to accident investigation
Safety Administration » Industry Safety Hazards
Specific industries safety and health hazards & controls
Environmental health program materials for schools
Safety Administration » Safety Programs
Workplace safety and health programs & manuals
A Model Injury & Illness Prevention Program which can be adapted to the needs of the school
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 Administration » Safety Teams
Safety committees, safety teams, etc.
Full text of a safety committee manual used by the National Institutes of Health
Safety Administration » University Safety
Environmental health & safety departments home pages
Conducts programs to create and maintain a safe and healthful environment for employees
Vehicle Management » Distracted Driving
Safety issues related to distracted drivers
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
Vehicle Management » Fleet Policies
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
Vehicle Management » Industries
Fleet hazards and recommended controls related to various industries
A simple routine can prevent major mishaps
Vehicle Management » MVR
Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) guidance on driver selection criteria
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
Vehicle Management » Safety Programs
Fleet safety programs articles, topics and tips
Vehicle Management » Substance Abuse
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
Workplace Health Hazards » Hazard Communications
Hazard communication programs and resources
Text of the NIH's Hazcom Program including checklist & form
Workplace Health Hazards » Molds
Guides on indoor air quality and molds
Sample policy and procedure for preventing or remediating mold growth
Workplace Health Hazards » Radiation
Radiation control programs, technical manuals, tutorials
Full text of a radiation safety guide in use by a government laboratory
Workplace Safety » Animals
Safety guides for handling animals
Full text of policies and procedures related to pet control on campus
Workplace Safety » Cranes-Hoists
Programs and guides on crane and hoist safety
Workplace Safety » HACCP
HACCP - Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Plans - food safety
Templates of HACCP plans, including forms for meat processors
Workplace Safety » Sports
Resource on preventing sports injuries
Full text of sample safety rules and policies for cheerleading
Workplace Safety » Swimming
Resources on pool and spa safety and drowning prevention
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