Special Resources » Templates: Policies & Procedures


Full text of written policies and procedures - some currently in use.

The following is the collection of special resources throughout the library. Click on main category / sub-category for that section of the library OR Click on resource title for immediate access to the resource.
Claims Management » Return to Work
Managing workers compensation costs by returning injured workers to work

Injured Worker Checklist [25906] Injured Worker Checklist : Resource Info
To be given to the injured employee regarding WC return to work

Temporary Modified Duty for Industrial Injuries [16322] Temporary Modified Duty for Industrial Injuries : Resource Info
Text of a policy that outlines the procedures plus a sample letter to be sent to the injured worker

Disasters » Emergency Plans
Examples of emergency management and action plans

Business Continuity Planning Documents [2498] Business Continuity Planning Documents : Resource Info
MIT's business continuity planning documents for use in the event of a disaster

Emergency Management Plan [2798] Emergency Management Plan : Resource Info
Full text of an emergency management plan including prevention, mitigation and recovery activities

School Emergency Preparedness Plan & Forms [8864] School Emergency Preparedness Plan & Forms : Resource Info
This two volume model program can be adapted to the needs of your site

Disasters » Evacuations
Guidelines on emergency evacuation programs, fire drills, etc.

Emergency Evacuation Procedures Model Plan [24291] Emergency Evacuation Procedures Model Plan : Resource Info
Text of a template for emergency evacuations

Disasters » Guides
Step-by-step approach to emergency planning, disaster guides

Developing a Contingency Plan [2036] Developing a Contingency Plan : Resource Info
Guidelines and samples of contingency plans and emergency procedures

Environment » Training
Online EPA training modules, RCRA, Superfund, EPCRA

Facility Environmental Guide [pdf] [28001] Facility Environmental Guide : Resource Info
Policies, procedures and guidelines for facilities-related activities that affect human health or the environment

Ergonomics » Programs
Resources and references on ergonomics programs

Safety & Health Program for VDT Operators [13994] Safety & Health Program for VDT Operators : Resource Info
VDT safety policies and procedures required of NIEHS employees

Finance » Accounting
Accounting-related reference materials.

Accounting & Bursar Policies [23557] Accounting & Bursar Policies : Resource Info
Example of policies and procedures in use by a major university

Accounting Manual [15784] Accounting Manual : Resource Info
Full text of a policy manual in use by state agencies in Oregon

Comptroller's Office Policies and Procedures Manual [8424] Comptroller
Full text of a university's manual for their comptroller's office

Fleet » Fleet Policies
Sample fleet-related company policies - vehicle use, drivers, seat belts, etc.

Accident Risk Assessment of Personnel [19001] Accident Risk Assessment of Personnel : Resource Info
Point system used by the US military in evaluating a person's risk in having a vehicle accident

Driver Authorization and Vehicle Use [3252] Driver Authorization and Vehicle Use : Resource Info
Full text of a vehicle program's policy for employee use of company vehicles, MVR reviews, etc.

Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy [pdf] [2530] Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy : Resource Info
Text of a university's policy regarding vehicle use and drivers

Fleet Policies & Procedures [24521] Fleet Policies & Procedures : Resource Info
In use by a state's fleet management section

Fleet Policies and Procedures [3255] Fleet Policies and Procedures : Resource Info
Policies regarding employees driving pool and personal vehicles

Fleet Risk Assessment Process [19023] Fleet Risk Assessment Process : Resource Info
Example of risk quantification of potential fleet loss exposures

Fleet Services Policy Manual [22991] Fleet Services Policy Manual : Resource Info
Full text of an actual manual in use

Motor Vehicle and Driver Safety Procedure [pdf] [3259] Motor Vehicle and Driver Safety Procedure : Resource Info
Full text of a university's fleet and driver policies and procedures

Motor Vehicle Management Manual [12586] Motor Vehicle Management Manual : Resource Info
Full text of the fleet safety and management program for the Federal Highway Administration

Motor Vehicle Safety Policy [22588] Motor Vehicle Safety Policy : Resource Info
Policy, accident reporting kit and forms in use by a major university

Updated Sample Seat Belt Policy [25007] Sample Seat Belt Policy : Resource Info
Fill-in-the blank policy statement for seat belt use

Setting Policies for Employee Use of Vehicles [2037] Setting Policies for Employee Use of Vehicles : Resource Info
Guidelines for establishing fleet policies for employee use of company vehicles

State Fleet Safety Program [24719] State Fleet Safety Program : Resource Info
Text of a fleet safety program used by the State of South Carolina for their state agencies

Vehicle Driving Information [14513] Vehicle Driving Information : Resource Info
Full text of fleet policies and procedures in use at a major university

Vehicle Incident Prevention Program [11771] Vehicle Incident Prevention Program : Resource Info
Parameters for drivers, MVRs, training triggers, accident review process and more

Vehicle Usage Procedures & Guidelines [27275] Vehicle Usage Procedures & Guidelines : Resource Info
Examples of forms and procedures used at a major university

Fleet » Industries
Fleet hazards and recommended controls related to various industries

Landscapers: How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Hauling [5064] Landscapers: How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Hauling : Resource Info
A simple routine can prevent major mishaps

Fleet » MVR
Guidance on driver selection criteria, what to look for in an MVR

Driver's License Monitoring [8430] Driver
Full text of a university's driver's license monitoring procedures

Obtaining Hardship Permits for Employees with Driving Problems [15788] Obtaining Hardship Permits for Employees with Driving Problems : Resource Info
Full text of a risk management policy in use by state agencies in Oregon

Standards for Authorized Drivers [pdf] [19369] Standards for Authorized Drivers : Resource Info
Full text of a policy that outlines acceptable driving records for drivers

Fleet » Safety Programs
Articles, topics and tips related to fleet safety programs

Driver Safety Rules [27999] Driver Safety Rules : Resource Info
Includes yard safety, dock safety, vehicle safety and more

IA-University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program [5885] IA-University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program : Resource Info
Full text of a fleet safety program

Fleet » Substance Abuse
Guidance on DOT requirements for mandatory commercial driver drug testing

Alcohol and Controlled Substance Policy for Employees with Commercial Driver's [pdf] [8492] Alcohol and Controlled Substance Policy for Employees with Commercial Driver
Full text of a university's substance abuse program for CDL requirements

Updated Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy [25004] Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy : Resource Info
The following is a sample company alcohol and drug abuse policy

Drug & Alcohol Testing for Commercial Vehicle Drivers & Mechanics [8431] Drug & Alcohol Testing for Commercial Vehicle Drivers & Mechanics : Resource Info
Full text of a university's driver drug testing program

General Business » Ethics
Business ethics and codes, samples, guidance to ethical decision making

Codes of Ethics Online: Business [12009] Codes of Ethics Online: Business : Resource Info
List of codes of ethics available to be viewed online

Corporate Codes of Ethics On-Line [12010] Corporate Codes of Ethics On-Line : Resource Info
Examples of company codes of ethics

General Business » ISO 9000
Info on development, content & application of ISO 9000 standards to quality mgt

Quality Systems Manual: Machining [3462] Quality Systems Manual: Machining : Resource Info
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

Management Tool Kit for Independent Public Policy Institutes [12327] Management Tool Kit for Independent Public Policy Institutes : Resource Info
Fundraising manual, sample institute statutes, tax issues, financial planning resources and more

General Business » Purchasing
References on business supply management and purchasing

Purchasing and Business Services Manual [8427] Purchasing and Business Services Manual : Resource Info
Full text of a university's purchasing and business services manual

Health » Drug Free Workplace
Workplace substance abuse programs, drug policies and more

Alcohol Use: Model Campus Alcohol Policy & Guidelines for Beverage Alcohol Marketing [2358] Alcohol Use: Model Campus Alcohol Policy & Guidelines for Beverage Alcohol Marketing : Resource Info
Full text of a model collegiate campus policy on alcohol use

Creating a Drug-Free Workplace Policy [18925] Creating a Drug-Free Workplace Policy : Resource Info
How to create a drug-free workplace policy

Updated Drug and Alcohol Abuse Sample Corporate Policy [25010] Drug and Alcohol Abuse Sample Corporate Policy : Resource Info
Fill-in-the-blank sample drug policy

Drug-Free Workplace [2379] Drug-Free Workplace : Resource Info
How to establish an effective substance abuse program in the workplace

Drug-Free Workplace Policy [8947] Drug-Free Workplace Policy : Resource Info
Example of a university's drug-free workplace policy

Drug-Free Workplace Policy for Small Business [pdf] [23673] Drug-Free Workplace Policy for Small Business : Resource Info
Full text of a sample drug policy for small business

Drug-Free Workplace Policy for University Staff [21824] Drug-Free Workplace Policy for University Staff : Resource Info
Text of a university's drug free workplace policy

Drug-Free Workplace Sample Policy [23643] Drug-Free Workplace Sample Policy : Resource Info
A sample generic policy that can be altered to suit your needs

OH-Ohio Drug-Free Workforce Policy Kit [9798] OH-Ohio Drug-Free Workforce Policy Kit : Resource Info
Kit with guidelines, sample policy, checklist, consent forms, etc.

Substance Abuse Policy [12217] Substance Abuse Policy : Resource Info
Example of a substance abuse policy in use by a major municipality

Substance Abuse Policy Model [19151] Substance Abuse Policy Model : Resource Info
Model policy you can adapt to your needs

Substance Abuse Sample Program [pdf] [12383] Substance Abuse Sample Program : Resource Info
Full text of a sample substance abuse program

US Air Force Drug Abuse Testing Program [pdf] [13926] US Air Force Drug Abuse Testing Program : Resource Info
Full text of a 78 page manual

Health » Ethics in Medicine
Ethical, professional and public policy statements for health care

Policy Statements [3885] Policy Statements : Resource Info
Sample ethical, professional and public policy statements for health care

Health » HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 materials

Models and Plans - HIPAA [16577] Models and Plans - HIPAA : Resource Info
Sample compliance plans

Health » Privacy
Medical record privacy, patient confidentiality, etc.

HIPAA Templates Drafts [16195] HIPAA Templates Drafts : Resource Info
Risk analysis and Risk Management measures for the protection of data affected by HIPAA

Health » Tobacco
Health effects of environmental smoke, workplace smoking rules and more

Smoke-Free Policy [23013] Smoke-Free Policy : Resource Info
Sample smoke-free policy in use by a major university

Smokefree Workplace Model Policy [5138] Smokefree Workplace Model Policy : Resource Info
Model policy for a smokefree workplace

Human Resources » Benefits
Employee benefits, COBRA, defined benefit plans, cafeteria plans, etc.

Benefits Services [8842] Benefits Services : Resource Info
Home page of a university website for staff and faculty on benefits

Initital Notification of COBRA Rights [11104] Initital Notification of COBRA Rights : Resource Info
A fill-in-the-blank letter template to comply with COBRA notification laws - plus checklists

Human Resources » Handbooks
Full text of employee handbooks

Administrative Handbook [405] Administrative Handbook : Resource Info
Full text of a handbook of employment policies and benefits for college faculty

Handbooks and Procedure Manuals [9046] Handbooks and Procedure Manuals : Resource Info
Full text of a series of handbooks, policy & procedure manuals for faculty and students

Human Resources Policy Manual [8309] Human Resources Policy Manual : Resource Info
Full text of a univerity HR manual - six sections

Research Policy Handbook [8948] Research Policy Handbook : Resource Info
Policies, guidelines & general information related to the research enterprise at a major university

Retiree Benefits Handbooks [8307] Retiree Benefits Handbooks : Resource Info
Full text of a series of benefits handbooks for retirees

Sample Employee Handbook [21562] Sample Employee Handbook : Resource Info
Full text of a sample handbook for employees

Staff Employee Handbook [pdf] [1989] Staff Employee Handbook : Resource Info
Full text of a staff handbooks in use by a major university

Staff Handbook [8318] Staff Handbook : Resource Info
Full text of a faculty staff handbook

Staff Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual [8425] Staff Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual : Resource Info
Full text of a university's human resources manual

Student Handbook [8317] Student Handbook : Resource Info
Full text of a university's student handbook

VA-Virginia School of Medicine Faculty Handbook [16900] VA-Virginia School of Medicine Faculty Handbook : Resource Info
Handbook for medical school faculty

Human Resources » Hiring
Recruiting and hiring practices and the ADA, negligent hiring claims and more

New Hire Paperwork [13111] New Hire Paperwork : Resource Info
Items to include in a new hire packet

Recruiting and Hiring Templates [11115] Recruiting and Hiring Templates : Resource Info
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

CA-California Department of Personnel Administration [12591] CA-California Department of Personnel Administration : Resource Info
Home page to the human resources department for the state of California

CO-Colorado Human Resources Services [11171] CO-Colorado Human Resources Services : Resource Info
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

Job Descriptions [2509] Job Descriptions : Resource Info
Full text of University of Southern California's job descriptions - approx. 20 categories

Human Resources » Layoffs
Industry layoff guidance, reports, laws

Plant Closings, Layoffs and Workers’ Compensation [20038] Plant Closings, Layoffs and Workers’ Compensation : Resource Info
Workers Compensation Claim Management Best Practices for Plant Closings or Layoffs

Human Resources » Leave
FMLA, leave policies and forms

FMLA Guide [9591] FMLA Guide : Resource Info
Full text of a guide on the Family & Medical Leave Act used by a major university

Leave or Time-Off Policies [11109] Leave or Time-Off Policies : Resource Info
Sample policies that you can customize to create your own personal leave policy

Leave Policies [16904] Leave Policies : Resource Info
Full text of leave policies in use at a major university

Policies & Procedures: Leaves [23559] Policies & Procedures: Leaves : Resource Info
Example of a policy and procedure for leaves in use at a major university

Human Resources » Performance
Addressing worker workplace performance

Employee Performance Evaluations [1865] Employee Performance Evaluations : Resource Info
Guidance and forms for managers to conduct a performance review - policies, procedures, forms

Employee Performance Management System [9776] Employee Performance Management System : Resource Info
An example of a US government agency's procedures for performance review

Guide to Performance Management [8113] Guide to Performance Management : Resource Info
Guidance on employee performance appraisals

Human Resources » Policies
Ready-to-use sample letters, contracts, forms, policies, checklists

Laboratory Animals in Research [8952]  Laboratory Animals in Research : Resource Info
Sample animal care policy on laboratory animal treatment

Administrative Policy Statements [9583] Administrative Policy Statements : Resource Info
Full text of academic, fiscal, personnel, property/facilities policies in use by a major university

AR-Arkansas Human Resources Policy & Procedures Manuals [15859] AR-Arkansas Human Resources Policy & Procedures Manuals : Resource Info
Text of the policies for the state personnel system

Business Tools [2028] Business Tools : Resource Info
Ready-to-use business tools: sample letters, contracts, forms, policies and checklists

Canada: Sample Human Resource Policies for Municipalities [28933] Canada: Sample Human Resource Policies for Municipalities : Resource Info
A series of sample HR policies

Classified Staff Human Resources Policy Manual [11323] Classified Staff Human Resources Policy Manual : Resource Info
Full text of a medical center's HR policy manual

Environmental Health and Safety Policies [8950] Environmental Health and Safety Policies : Resource Info
Links to the full text of environmental and safety policies of a major university

FHWA Personnel Resource Manual [12585] FHWA Personnel Resource Manual : Resource Info
Full text of the personnel manual for the Federal Highway Administration

First Aid Policy [16509] First Aid Policy : Resource Info
Full text of a sample first aid policy

FL-Florida State University Policies and Procedures [23470] FL-Florida State University Policies and Procedures : Resource Info
Full text of polices and procedures

Fragrance Free Workplace Policies [348] Fragrance Free Workplace Policies : Resource Info
Advice for creating fragrance-free workplaces

GA-Georgia University Human Resources Policies & Procedures [23842] GA-Georgia University Human Resources Policies & Procedures : Resource Info
Text of a student handbook, academic affairs policies, administrative forms

HR Policy Samples for Business [30796] HR Policy Samples for Business : Resource Info
A series of human resources-related sample policy statements

Human Resources Guidelines [5245] Human Resources Guidelines : Resource Info
Full text of guidelines in use by a major university

Human Subjects Research Policy [8953] Human Subjects Research Policy : Resource Info
Example of a policy on human subjects in research

MA-College Policies and Procedures [9107] MA-College Policies and Procedures : Resource Info
Text of a college's policies and procedures

MN-Minnesota University-Wide Policies [22403] MN-Minnesota University-Wide Policies : Resource Info
Full text of human resources and other university policies

Model Policy for Sexual Harassment [21983] Model Policy for Sexual Harassment : Resource Info
Fill in the blank model sexual harassment policy

MT-Montana Board of Regents Policy & Procedures Manual [9595] MT-Montana Board of Regents Policy & Procedures Manual : Resource Info
Full text of the Montana University policies and procedures manual

MT-Montana Personnel Policies [22079] MT-Montana Personnel Policies : Resource Info
Personnel policies and procedures manual for the state

NC-North Carolina Human Resources Manuals [21822] NC-North Carolina Human Resources Manuals : Resource Info
State personnel manual, human resources manual, careerbanding manual and more

ND-North Dakota Dept of Labor Sample Policy Manual [doc] [11230] ND-North Dakota Dept of Labor Sample Policy Manual : Resource Info
A sample policy manual that employers may use as a guide when creating or reviewing their own manual

PA-University Policies [8310] PA-University Policies : Resource Info
Full text of policies in use by a major university

Personnel Policies for Staff Members [3281] Personnel Policies for Staff Members : Resource Info
Full text of a staff personnel manual currently in use by a university in California

Personnel Policy Manuals [21575] Personnel Policy Manuals : Resource Info
Manuals set forth policies of the US Army & Air Force Exchange Service (pdf)

Policies & Procedures Index [9592] Policies & Procedures Index : Resource Info
Full text of policies and procedures in use at a major university

Privacy and Employee Monitoring Policy [11106] Privacy and Employee Monitoring Policy : Resource Info
Sample policy to set up a program to monitor employee communications

Records Retention Policy [23556] Records Retention Policy : Resource Info
Example of a records retention policy in use by a major university

Romance In The Workplace [1985] Romance In The Workplace : Resource Info
There are two types of policies regarding dating or establishing relationships in the workplace

Updated Sample Fragrance-Free Policy [24274] Sample Fragrance-Free Policy : Resource Info
Example of a policy currently in use

Sample Personnel Policies - Local Government [20861] Sample Personnel Policies - Local Government : Resource Info
These samples are for the principal use of cities, towns and counties

Scientific Misconduct [8956] Scientific Misconduct : Resource Info
An example of a policy on scientific misconduct

Supervisors' Personnel Manual [5959] Supervisors
Text of a human resources manual currently in use by a county government

University Administrative Policy Statements [24079] University Administrative Policy Statements : Resource Info
Listed alphabetically

University Human Resources Policies & Guidelines [5244] University Human Resources Policies & Guidelines : Resource Info
Text of HR policies, payroll guidelines, etc in use by a major university in Pennsylvania

US Army Corps of Engineers Human Resources Regulations [6463] US Army Corps of Engineers Human Resources Regulations : Resource Info
Full text of a wide variety of human resources policies

US Army Employee Manual [pdf] [21572] US Army Employee Manual : Resource Info
300+ page manual relating to civilian employee policies

UT-Utah University Policy & Procedures Manual [6396] UT-Utah University Policy & Procedures Manual : Resource Info
Full text of the policies & procedures manual for the University of Utah

Human Resources » Staffing
Alternative staffing. Independent contractors. Outsourcing.

Handbook on Alternative Work Schedules [20225] Handbook on Alternative Work Schedules : Resource Info
Handbook in use by the federal government for federal employees

Human Resources » Telecommuting
Fill-in-the-blank telecommuting policies, training programs, etc.

Implementation Manual for Telecommuting/Telework [14414] Implementation Manual for Telecommuting/Telework : Resource Info
Full text of the telecommuting implem