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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.

Disasters » Health Services

Emergency plans and disaster guidance for health care facilities

Clinical Center Emergency Handbook [3870] ?

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

Fleet » Hazmat

DOT hazardous materials regulations, guides & reference materials

North American Emergency Response Guidebook [3574] ?

Full version of the guidebook

Fleet » Manuals

Full text of reference manuals for fleet program operations

CA-California Commercial Driver Handbook [6163] ?

Full text of Califonia's handbook for commercial drivers

Fleet » Motorcycles

Materials and fact sheets related to motorcycles and motorcycle safety

Motorcycle Handbook [6617] ?

California's handbook for motorcycle drivers

Fleet » Trailers

Trailer conspicuity and other requirements

Recreational Vehicles and Trailers [6162] ?

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

General Business » Best Practices

Handbooks on more than 2,000 Best Manufacturing Practices (BMP). Benchmarking.

Best Manufacturing Practices Database [2732] ?

Database of Best Practices submitted by industries

General Business » Pensions

Pension plan guides for employers, plan participants and others

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

Basic pension plan guidance for employers, plan participants and others

Health » Medical Center Mgt

Handbooks for medical staff and patients, departmental resources

Patient Handbook [3873] ?

Patient handbook in use by the NIH's Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center

Health » Stress

Mental health stress including stress resulting from workplace conditions

Reducing Occupational Stress [1550] ?

Guide to occupational stress designed for managers and supervisors

Human Resources » Discrimination

Fact sheets on discrimination - sex, race, age, disabilities, etc.

Stopping Sexual Harassment [2886] ?

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

Human Resources » Handbooks

Full text of employee handbooks

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

Human Resources » HR Departments

Home pages to government and university departments of human resources

PA-Carnegie Mellon Human Resources [8312] ?

Home page of the human resources department

Human Resources » Leave

FMLA, leave policies and forms

FMLA Compliance Guide [1832] ?

Assistance with compliance to the Family and Medical Leave Act

Human Resources » Training

Corporate training and development resources

Guidebook for Instructors [pdf] [8193] ?

A training manual that presents basic teaching principles and their application

Industrial Hygiene » Indoor Air

IAQ guides, checklists, fact sheets, sick building syndrome & more

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

Industrial Hygiene » Radiation

Radiation control programs, technical manuals, tutorials and more

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

Industrial Hygiene » Tuberculosis

OSHA and CDC guidelines for control of tuberculosis

Protect Yourself Against Tuberculosis [456] ?

NIOSH respiratory protection guide for health care workers exposed to tuberculosis

Medicine » Infection Control

Infection control in hospitals and healthcare institutions

Infection Control State of the Art Reports [11504] ?

A series of educational brochures for health care workers

Regulations » ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) case law, regulations, reference materials

Disability Etiquette Handbook [4093] ?

Online employer handbook provides guidance on employment of the disabled

Regulations » CPSC

Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines for product safety

CPSC Recall Handbook [158] ?

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

Risk Mgt » Auto Liability

Insurance guides related to auto insurance

Understanding Your Auto Policy [9814] ?

Car insurance-related topics for consumers

Risk Mgt » Medical Liability

Medical malpractice, risk management in medicine, insurance, etc.

Risk Management Strategies for Physicians [4164] ?

What you should know

Safety » Agriculture

Large number of agriculture safety bulletins, including dust hazards and control

Farm Safety Program Materials [9459] ?

Safety training topics for establishing agricultural safety training programs

Safety » Construction

Workplace safety and health resources for construction hazards

Job Site Safety Handbook [3547] ?

Handbook of minimum safe work practices and regulations for residential construction

Safety » Foodborne Illness

Guidelines on preventing foodborne illness

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

Factors affecting growth of pathogens in foods

Safety » Playgrounds

Playground safety information

Recreational & Sports Safety Publications [2048] ?

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

Safety Mgt » Safety Programs

Full text of over 30 workplace safety and health programs & manuals

Environmental Health & Safety Manuals [2314] ?

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

Security » Crime

Articles, statistics, programs related to crime and its prevention

Crime Victim Public Policy Issues [2537] ?

Legislative issues relating to crime victims






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