Special Resources » Templates: Standard Operating Procedures
Full text of written safety policies and procedures - some currently in use.
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Asbestos Safety Checklist ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
[18885] 
Sample asbestos safety checklist and standard operating procedures
[18885] Sample asbestos safety checklist and standard operating procedures
Chemicals » Carcinogens
Environmental and workplace chemicals that are known or suspected carcinogens
Environmental and workplace chemicals that are known or suspected carcinogens
SOP for Safe Handling of Carcinogenic Materials [6656]
A fill-in-the-blank form outlines the standard operating procedure for carcinogens and highly toxic materials
[6656] A fill-in-the-blank form outlines the standard operating procedure for carcinogens and highly toxic materials
Lead-Based Paint - General Guidelines [2236]
Guidelines for workers involved in managing and working around lead-based paints
Guidelines for workers involved in managing and working around lead-based paints
Chemical Standard Operating Procedures [27875]
SOP's for handling chemicals that could pose a hazard if not used correctly
SOP's for handling chemicals that could pose a hazard if not used correctly
Laboratory Management of Waste Containers [1142]
Management of laboratory waste containers is the key to proper disposal of hazardous waste
Management of laboratory waste containers is the key to proper disposal of hazardous waste
Emergency Response Agreements Checklist [18909]
Checklist currently in use by the US National Weather Service
[18909] Checklist currently in use by the US National Weather Service
Facilities Safety and Emergency Preparedness [13995]
Full text of emergency preparedness policies of NIEHS
Full text of emergency preparedness policies of NIEHS
Standard Emergency Response Guidelines [14050]
Recommended standard emergency response procedures in use by a major university
Recommended standard emergency response procedures in use by a major university
Corridor Clearance and Use Guidelines [28882]
Example of a policy for adequate access and use by emergency personnel and for unobstructed evacuations
[28882] Example of a policy for adequate access and use by emergency personnel and for unobstructed evacuations
Means of Egress - Corridor Clearance [28881]
Example of a university's policy for healthcare buildings - providing a safe means of egress
[28881] Example of a university's policy for healthcare buildings - providing a safe means of egress
Safe Egress [33581]
Requirements for building egress - widths of corridors, fire exit design, marked exits, hazard avoidance policies
Requirements for building egress - widths of corridors, fire exit design, marked exits, hazard avoidance policies
Environmental Response Team Standard Operating Procedures [20211]
Full text of air, water, etc. sampling procedures in use by the EPA's ERT
Full text of air, water, etc. sampling procedures in use by the EPA's ERT
USA Army Standard Operating Procedures for BioMedical Samples [23247]
Covers nerve agents, sulfur mustard, etc
Covers nerve agents, sulfur mustard, etc
Environment » Hazardous Wastes
Guides for hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization
Guides for hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization
SOP's for Developing Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Chemicals [21801]
Methodology for developing acute exposure guideline levels (AEGLs) for toxic substances from inhalation exposures.
Methodology for developing acute exposure guideline levels (AEGLs) for toxic substances from inhalation exposures.
Bicycle Regulations [2251]
Full text of university regulations for the safe use of bicycles on campus
Full text of university regulations for the safe use of bicycles on campus
Fleet » Fleet Policies
Sample fleet-related company policies - vehicle use, drivers, seat belts, etc.
Sample fleet-related company policies - vehicle use, drivers, seat belts, etc.
Guidelines/Policies Related to Autos [24453]
Example of an MVR point system and general rules for determining a preventable accident
Example of an MVR point system and general rules for determining a preventable accident
In-Cab Behavior Fleet Safety Program Policies [28994]
Samples and suggestions for reducing risks related to cell phone use and other safe driving policies
Samples and suggestions for reducing risks related to cell phone use and other safe driving policies
Motor Vehicle Safety, Vehicle Inspection & Snomobile Pre-Trip Checklists [18883]
Sample checklists and safety rules for motor vehicle safety, snomobiles and snowcats
[18883] Sample checklists and safety rules for motor vehicle safety, snomobiles and snowcats
General Business » ISO 9000
Info on development, content & application of ISO 9000 standards to quality mgt
Info on development, content & application of ISO 9000 standards to quality mgt
Hospital Equipment Management Policy & Procedure [13481]
A hospital's equipment management program in use by a majory university's medical center
A hospital's equipment management program in use by a majory university's medical center
Indoor Air Quality Checklist [18898]
Common indoor contaminants TLVs and Indoor Air Quality Checklist
[18898] Common indoor contaminants TLVs and Indoor Air Quality Checklist
Industrial Hygiene » Labs
Chemical Hygiene Plans, standard operating procedures, lab safety programs, etc.
Chemical Hygiene Plans, standard operating procedures, lab safety programs, etc.
Biological & Laboratory Safety [13346]
Resources for biological safety, laser safety & general laboaratory safety
Resources for biological safety, laser safety & general laboaratory safety
Biosafety Standard Operating Procedures for Lab Equipment Use [17373]
Biosafety precautions to take when operating lab equipment
Biosafety precautions to take when operating lab equipment
Design and Construction of Laboratories which use Hazardous Chemicals [16828]
Safety policy outlines laboratory design requirements
Safety policy outlines laboratory design requirements
Emergency Eyewash & Shower Equipment [2240]
Performance standards for emergency eyewash and shower equipment at the Univ of Kentucky
Performance standards for emergency eyewash and shower equipment at the Univ of Kentucky
Fire Science Laboratory SOPs and Safety Guidelines [29215]
A series of documents related to laboratory safety standard operating procedures
A series of documents related to laboratory safety standard operating procedures
Lab Safety SOP's [25340]
Standard operating procedures on how to safely handle specific laboratory chemicals
Standard operating procedures on how to safely handle specific laboratory chemicals
Laboratory Hazardous Materials Close-Out Procedures Check List [3303]
A checklist for procedures to take when closing down a lab
A checklist for procedures to take when closing down a lab
Magnet Cell Laboratory Safety Procedures [26737]
Examples of safety procedures to be followed in magnet cell laboratories
Examples of safety procedures to be followed in magnet cell laboratories
NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules [3823] Full text of National Institutes of Health guidelines for research involving recombinanat DNA
Standard Operating Procedures for Beryllium Operations [1880]
As enacted by one of the US Dept of Energy laboratories
As enacted by one of the US Dept of Energy laboratories
Laser Operations Checklist [18906]
Sample checklist and safety rules for laser operations - covers Class 1, 2, and 3a lasers
[18906] Sample checklist and safety rules for laser operations - covers Class 1, 2, and 3a lasers
Fungal Abatement Safe Operating Procedure [24164] SOP for the removal of mold-bearing building materials
Industrial Hygiene » Noise
Hearing conservation programs, acoustics, hearing protection devices, etc.
Hearing conservation programs, acoustics, hearing protection devices, etc.
Hearing Conservation Checklist [18896]
Sample Format for Audiometric Test Records & Hearing Conservation Program Checklist
[18896] Sample Format for Audiometric Test Records & Hearing Conservation Program Checklist
Guide for Custodians/Maintenance Personnel Working in Radioactive Areas [16830]
Primary steps-to be followed by maintenance staff who perform work activities in radioactive labs
[16830] Primary steps-to be followed by maintenance staff who perform work activities in radioactive labs
Ionizing and Non-ionizing Radiation Checklist [18902]
Sample checklist and safety rules for ionizing and non-ionizing radiation
[18902] Sample checklist and safety rules for ionizing and non-ionizing radiation
Medical Center Radiation Safety Management Plan [13477]
Full text of a patient & employee radiation safety program in use by a university's medical center
Full text of a patient & employee radiation safety program in use by a university's medical center
Industrial Hygiene Practices [32313]
US Department of Energy standard operating procedures for industrial hygienists
[32313] US Department of Energy standard operating procedures for industrial hygienists
Fit Testing Procedure for Respirators [5415]
Outlines the general steps for fit testing respirators on employees
Outlines the general steps for fit testing respirators on employees
Respiratory Protection Checklist & Program [18895]
Sample respiratory protection program and checklist, respirator medical evaluation questionnaire
[18895] Sample respiratory protection program and checklist, respirator medical evaluation questionnaire
Industrial Hygiene » Sampling
Technical guides on industrial hygiene air & noise sampling, monitoring, etc
Technical guides on industrial hygiene air & noise sampling, monitoring, etc
Canada: TLVs for Heat and Cold Exposure [18887]
Canadian health and safety regulations with respect to thermal conditions in the workplace
Canadian health and safety regulations with respect to thermal conditions in the workplace
Fume Hoods: Guidelines and Performance Standards [2239]
Guidelines and performance standards for fume hoods used in labs at the Univ of Kentucky
Guidelines and performance standards for fume hoods used in labs at the Univ of Kentucky
Oxygen Deficiency Hazard Safety Booklet [27141]
How to recognize and protect yourself from oxygen deficient atmospheres
[27141] How to recognize and protect yourself from oxygen deficient atmospheres
Servicing Exhaust Systems in Research Facilities [16826]
Safety procedures for servicing fume hoods and exhaust systems in research laboratories
[16826] Safety procedures for servicing fume hoods and exhaust systems in research laboratories
Biomedical Sample SOP Template [25623]
How to create standard operating procedures for the handling of biomedical samples in the laboratory
How to create standard operating procedures for the handling of biomedical samples in the laboratory
Methylene Chloride Compliance Guides [5801]
Series of 11 guides assist in compliance with the methylene chloride standard
Series of 11 guides assist in compliance with the methylene chloride standard
Property » Fire Engineering
Documents on fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, fire protection
Documents on fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, fire protection
Battery Charging and Storage Operations Checklist [18900]
These systems may include lead acid batteries, lithium chloride batteries, and other similar devices
[18900] These systems may include lead acid batteries, lithium chloride batteries, and other similar devices
Flammable & Combustible Liquid Storage Checklist [18901]
Sample checklist and safety rules for safe storage of flammable and combustible liquids
[18901] Sample checklist and safety rules for safe storage of flammable and combustible liquids
Water Incursion SOP [27442]
A sample standard operating procedure in the event of water incursion into any building
[27442] A sample standard operating procedure in the event of water incursion into any building
Pesticide Policies [3846]
Full text of Cornell policies regarding the use of pesticides by staff, faculty & educators
Full text of Cornell policies regarding the use of pesticides by staff, faculty & educators
Compressed Gas Safety Checklist [18894]
Checklists for compressed gas safety, hydrogen safety, cylinder inspections
[18894] Checklists for compressed gas safety, hydrogen safety, cylinder inspections
Canada: Safe Construction Work Practices [22067]
Safe work practice documents for the construction industry
Safe work practice documents for the construction industry
SOP: Work Sites [14816]
Full text of a large number of Standard Operating Procedures for injury prevention at work sites
[14816] Full text of a large number of Standard Operating Procedures for injury prevention at work sites
Cranes, Hoists And Slings Checklist [18907]
Sample checklist and safety rules for the use of cranes, hoist and lsings
[18907] Sample checklist and safety rules for the use of cranes, hoist and lsings
Control of Hazardous Energy Sources Checklist [18889]
Sample lockout/tagout checklist and safety rules
[18889] Sample lockout/tagout checklist and safety rules
Safe Electrical Work Practices Checklist [18888]
Sample checklists and safety rules for electrical safety
[18888] Sample checklists and safety rules for electrical safety
Trenching And Excavation Operations Checklist [18886]
Sample trenching safety checklist and standard operating procedures
[18886] Sample trenching safety checklist and standard operating procedures
Some Safety Strategies to Refuse to Become a Victim [4587]
Small portion of the material covered in the NRA Refuse to Become a Victim course
Small portion of the material covered in the NRA Refuse to Become a Victim course
Foodservice HACCP Program [22105]
Sample plans and resources for the development of your HACCP program
Sample plans and resources for the development of your HACCP program
HACCP Approach to Food Safety in the Kitchen [6085]
Critical points: purchasing, storing, pre-preparation, cooking, serving, and handling leftovers
Critical points: purchasing, storing, pre-preparation, cooking, serving, and handling leftovers
Guidelines for the Use and Handling of Hazardous Drugs [13476]
Full text of a hazardous drug handling policy in use by a major university's medical center
[13476] Full text of a hazardous drug handling policy in use by a major university's medical center
Emergency Eyewash and Safety Shower Installation [16827]
Standard procedures for installing emergency eyewash and safety showers
[16827] Standard procedures for installing emergency eyewash and safety showers
SOP: PPE - Construction [14813]
Full text of a Standard Operating Procedure for construction workers wearing PPE
[14813] Full text of a Standard Operating Procedure for construction workers wearing PPE