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Access to the full text of written disaster, emergency management and fire safety programs - some currently in use.

Disasters » Business Continuity

Business continuity planning, business recovery post-disaster

Business Continuity Sample Plan [doc] [29764] ?

A sample business resumption plan

Continuity of Operations Plans [23441] ?

Plan templates and forms

Create-Your-Plan [21748] ?

Step-by-step interactive guide points out some key things to consider

Disaster Recovery Team Sample Plan [doc] [29765] ?

A sample business resumption plan focused on the business recovery team

Emergency Management Business Recovery Planning [27959] ?

Planning tools in preparing emergency plans

Emergency Operations Center Plan [pdf] [29762] ?

A sample plan for establishing an emergency operations center (EOC)

Disasters » Dam Safety

Dam safety, flood control, etc.

Model for Preparing a Dam Safety Emergency Preparedness Plan [19907] ?

Full text of an emergency plan for dams

Disasters » Earthquakes

Earthquake preparation advice

British Columbia Earthquake Emergency Response Planning [2499] ?

Tips on emergency response planning for earthquakes

Disasters » Emergency Plans

Examples of emergency management and action plans

Best Practices for Mail Center Security [19851] ?

Incoming and Outgoing Operations

Business Continuity Planning Documents [2498] ?

MIT's business continuity planning documents for use in the event of a disaster

Business Disaster Recovery Plan [21744] ?

Online planning tool

Campus Emergency Operations Plan [36501] ?

In use by a major California university - includes pandemic emergency operations plan

Emergency Action Plan [24324] ?

A template

Emergency Action Plan Expert [22971] ?

This expert system will help you to create a simple EAP by filling in the blanks

Emergency Action Plan Sample [pdf] [32024] ?

A sample EAP with guidelines for preparing an emergency action plan

Emergency Action Plan Template [25123] ?

Sample written program to implement OSHA's standard for EAPs

Emergency Management Plan [2798] ?

Full text of an emergency management plan including prevention, mitigation and recovery activities

Emergency Management Plan [23466] ?

Full text of a an emergency management plan created by a university

Emergency Management Plan [pdf] [19371] ?

Plan Preparation Guidance Document

Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan [pdf] [22592] ?

Example of a plan in actual use

Emergency Preparedness Handbook [pdf] [27935] ?

The emergency plan communicated to employess of the US National Institutes of Health

Emergency Program Elements [14050] ?

A campus emergency program

Emergency Response Guidelines [24074] ?

Example of response guidelines in use at a major university

Emergency Response Plans [10464] ?

Campus and school of medicine emergency response plans

Facilities Safety and Emergency Preparedness [13995] ?

Full text of emergency preparedness policies of NIEHS

Hazard Response Plans [1627] ?

Full text of emergency response plans for British Columbia, Canada

Hospital Disaster Plan [21753] ?

Full text of a sample plan with standard operating guidelines

How to Develop a Department Emergency Action Plan [14057] ?

Addresses a campus planned response to emergency situations

Library Disaster Plan Workbook [22010] ?

Create a disaster plan for a library - fill-in-the-blank

Library Sample Disaster Plans [29767] ?

These are disaster response plans in use by major university library departments

Office Emergency Action Plan [pdf] [27236] ?

Form-fillable EAP template for an emergency plan within your office

Sample Debris Management Plan [27449] ?

For those that are impacted by storm related debris

School Emergency Disaster Preparedness & Incident Model Plan [23481] ?

A 109-page document designed to provide a framework for protecting students, staff and school facilities

School Emergency Operations Plan [23493] ?

Full text of an emergency plan for a California school district

School Emergency Preparedness Plan [23477] ?

Example of a school district's procedures for emergencies

Updated US National Response Framework [21900] ?

Guiding principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters

Disasters » Evacuations

Guidelines on emergency evacuation programs, fire drills, etc.

Building Emergency Action Plan Template [24233] ?

Evacuations and more

Building Emergency Evacuation Procedures [25339] ?

Emergency action plan in case of

Emergency Action Plan Model Plan [pdf] [24291] ?

Text of a template for emergency evacuations

Emergency Evacuation Plan [16640] ?

This sample plan should be customized by facility managers

Occupant Emergency Plan Guide [pdf] [25330] ?

Development, implementation, management

Occupant Emergency Plan Guide [pdf] [25331] ?

In use for US government facilities

Office Building Emergency Procedures [22435] ?

Preparing an Evacuation Plan for Your Office

Sample Emergency Evacuation Plan [15237] ?

Fill in the blank sample safety plan

Workplace Emergency Action Plan [16984] ?

Sample evacuation plan action steps

Disasters » Guides

Step-by-step approach to emergency planning, disaster guides

Developing a Contingency Plan [2036] ?

Guidelines and samples of contingency plans and emergency procedures

Disasters » Hazmat

Hazardous waste and spill containment emergency response - hazmat teams

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

Healthcare Bioterrorism Readiness Plan Template [pdf] [11501] ?

A template for healthcare facilities

HEICS: Hospital Emergency Incident Command System [22439] ?

Download the HEICS Plan

HICS: Hospital Emergency Incident Command System Template [20427] ?

HICS is a set of response procedures which fit within a hospital's emergency preparedness plan

Hospital Bioterrorism Readiness Plan Template [pdf] [20287] ?

Readiness for Potential Attack Using Chemical or Biological Agents - includes checklists

Special Needs Facility Emergency Plan Guidance [pdf] [8300] ?

Planning guidance for special facilities such as nursing homes

Environment » Hazardous Wastes

Guides for hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization

Updated Laboratory Hazardous Waste Disposal Policy and Procedures [2177] ?

Chemical biological, radioactive and universal waste programs

Ergonomics » Hand Tools

Guidelines for hand tool design

Hand Tool Selection [pdf] [15587] ?

Tips for ergonomic considerations when selecting a hand tool

Fleet » Hazmat

DOT hazardous materials regulations, guides & reference materials

National Hazardous Materials Route Registry [5736] ?

USA national repository of non-radioactive hazardous materials (NRHM) routes

Medicine » First Aid

Full text of first aid manuals and handouts

WA-Washington First Aid Rules [23143] ?

Rules for employers regarding first aid in the State of Washington

OSHA » Safety Programs

OSHA technical resources on safety programs, including motor vehicle safety

IN-Indiana Safety Programs [23127] ?

Sample written programs

Property » Boilers

Boiler and pressure vessel safety materials

Pressure Vessel and System Design [pdf] [6477] ?

Requirements for pressure vessels and systems

Property » Facilities Management

Topics in facilities and property management

Dept of Facilities Management Policies and Procedures Manual [8429] ?

Full text of a university's facilities management manual

Property » Safety Programs

Full text fire safety programs, checklists and support materials

Fire Protection Program Models [438] ?

Model fire protection program, fire protection engineering assessment and more

Fire Safety Program Implementation Guide [441] ?

Nuclear safety fire safety program guidelines and materials

Sample Fire Prevention Plan [pdf] [35798] ?

A basic company fire safety plan

School Fire & Life Safety Guidelines [pdf] [8865] ?

Guidebook discusses fire regulations for school-related facilities & activities






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