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» Policies & Procedures
Full text of written policies and procedures - some currently in use.
Full text of policies and procedures related to pet control on campus
Full text of sample safety rules and policies for cheerleading
Templates of HACCP plans, including forms for meat processors
Construction Insurance » Hold Harmless
Hold harmless agreements
Full text of a university's policy on hold harmless and indemnity agreements
Ergonomics » Programs
Resources and references on ergonomics programs
VDT safety policies and procedures required of NIEHS employees
General Business » Ethics
Business ethics and codes, samples, guidance to ethical decision making
General Business » 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
General Business » Nonprofits
Management of nonprofits, risk management, insurance, issues
Covers planning, operations, fundraising, marketing and relationship building
General Business » Purchasing
References on business supply management and purchasing
Full text of a university's purchasing and business services manual
Human Resources » Benefits
Employee benefits, COBRA, defined benefit plans, cafeteria plans, etc.
A fill-in-the-blank letter template to comply with COBRA notification laws - plus checklists
Human Resources » Handbooks
Full text of employee handbooks
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
Human Resources » Hiring
Recruiting and hiring practices and the ADA, negligent hiring claims and more
Sample forms, templates, checklists related to the recruiting and hiring process
Human Resources » HR Departments
Home pages to government and university departments of human resources
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
Human Resources » Job Analysis
Full text of sample job descriptions, checklists, documents of job analysis
Full text of University of Southern California's job descriptions - approx. 20 categories
Human Resources » Layoffs
Industry layoff guidance, reports, laws
Workers Compensation Claim Management Best Practices for Plant Closings or Layoffs
Human Resources » Leave
FMLA, 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
Human Resources » Performance
Addressing worker 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
Human Resources » 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
Human Resources » Staffing
Alternative staffing. Independent contractors. Outsourcing.
Handbook in use by the federal government for federal employees
Human Resources » Telecommuting
Fill-in-the-blank telecommuting policies, training programs, etc.
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
Human Resources » Volunteers
Articles, sample policies and agreements related to volunteer management
Full text of a risk management policy in use by state agencies in Oregon - includes forms
Industrial Hygiene » Hazard Communications
Full text of hazard communication programs and resources
Text of the NIH's Hazcom Program including checklist & form
Industrial Hygiene » Molds
Guidance on indoor air quality and molds
Sample policy and procedure for preventing or remediating mold growth
Industrial Hygiene » Radiation
Radiation control programs, technical manuals, tutorials and more
Full text of a radiation safety guide in use by a government laboratory
Legal » E-Privacy
Sample internet privacy policies and statements, COPPA requirements
A set of proposed principles to guide the development of self-regulation in this evolving area
Legal » 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
Legal » Sexual Misconduct
Case developments, articles, resources related to sexual harrassment
Policy guide for churches with sample policy statement and procedures
Safety » Construction Fleet
Fleet hazards and recommended controls related to various industries
A simple routine can prevent major mishaps
Safety » Cranes-Hoists
Crane and hoist safety program materials
Safety » Swimming
Pool and spa safety - drowning prevention
Safety » Welding
Bulletins, guidance on safety in welding
Includes a sample hot work permit policy and a safety checklist
Safety Management » Accidents
Accident investigation programs, job safey analyses, etc.
Example of a safety policy related to accident investigation
Safety Management » Committees
Safety committees, safety teams, etc.
Full text of a safety committee manual used by the National Institutes of Health
Safety Management » EHS Departments
Home pages of environmental health & safety departments
Conducts programs to create and maintain a safe and healthful environment for employees
Safety Management » Industries
Safety and health hazards & controls in specific industries
Environmental health program materials for schools
Safety Management » Safety Programs
Full text of over 30 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
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 » Manuals
Full text of reference manuals for security program operations
Security » School Security
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
A guide for schools to prevent violence & drug use
Security » Violence
Guidelines, statistics, resources for preventing violence in the workplace
Example regarding minimum standards of conduct among employees
Technology » Accessibility
Guidelines on making web page content accessible to the disabled
Full text of the website accessibility policy posted by AOL
Workers Comp » 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
Workers Comp » WC Programs
Support materials for implementation of workers compensation programs
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