Workplace Manuals and Policies
Make sure your employees know and understand the rules, policies and procedures of your workplace.
Keep your workers informed and your workplace a safe, welcoming and productive environment with our downloadable, customizable workplace manuals and employer policy statements.

These template Workplace Manuals and Policies give business owners and HR departments the tools they need to educate staff, management, and contractors about all aspects of the job, including:
- Performance standards
- Employer expectations
- Proper use of employer-provided equipment, software and materials
- Accident prevention and workplace health and safety
- Vacation, leave of absence and sick time
- Acceptable on-the-job conduct and behavior
No matter the size of your workforce, these professionally prepared forms can save valuable administrative time while helping maintain organized and consistent documentation throughout the organization.
Why Choose Our Workplace Manual and Policy Templates?
Our document templates are prepared by business professionals experienced in workplace safety, training and human resources. While we may use AI tools to assist us in gathering information and initial construction, all proof-reading and vetting is done personally by our staff. By humans, for humans.
Using standardized workplace manual and policy forms can help your business:
- Increase administrative efficiency
- Reduce paperwork preparation time
- Create consistent onboarding and training documentation
- Improve the workplace environment
- Ensure all staff and independent contractors are properly informed
- Easily update policies and procedures as necessary
- Reuse templates as required
Every template is written in plain English, fully editable, and designed for practical business use. Many documents are periodically updated to reflect changes in applicable legislation, business practices, privacy requirements, electronic commerce, and emerging technologies.
Workplace Manuals and Policies Include:
- Employee onboarding and training
- Confidentiality
- Operations standards
- Use of office equipment for non-business purposes
- Diversity
- Substance abuse
- Occupational health and safety
- Crisis management
- Business continuity during and following disasters
Instant Download
Our Workplace Manuals and Policy templates can be downloaded immediately after purchase. They are available in MS Word format and are fully customizable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these workplace manuals and policy forms editable?
Yes. The templates are supplied in an editable format so you can customize them for your operations.
Who can use these forms?
They are suitable for all businesses that have employees or independent contractors working in a communal work environment (office, warehouse, retail outlet, etc.).
Are these forms suitable for every country?
Many of our Workplace Manuals and Policy Forms can be used anywhere. However, employment standards laws, privacy legislation and regulatory requirements differ between jurisdictions. Users should review the documents to ensure they comply with applicable local laws and professional standards before use.
Additional Resources
- Canada Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines
- U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Why Employee Training Pays Off for Companies Twice
- Preventing and Addressing Workplace Harassment and Violence
Accident and Incident Reporting Policy
Set out your company's policy and procedure for reporting workplace accidents and incidents in this downloadable and customizable Policy Statement template.
- The Policy must be followed by all employees, contractors and visitors to the company's premises and all who use company equipment or vehicles.
- Procedures for reporting all accidents, incidents and injuries are described in detail.
- Company management and safety officers will conduct an investigation, record the findings, make recommendations and take appropriate action to prevent a recurrence.
- It's the responsibility of everyone to improve workplace safety. Make sure your workers understand what's required of them.
- Available in MS Word format and fully editable.
AIDS and HIV Company Policy Statement
Develop an AIDS and HIV Policy for your company with this downloadable template form.
- The purpose of the Policy is to provide information, support and resources to all employees, in order to encourage understanding for those affected with an AIDS-related condition and to dispel anxieties based on misinformation and fear.
- The Policy addresses the company's stance on a number of issues, such as:
- discrimination,
- testing by consent only,
- confidentiality of medical information,
- no loss of job opportunities,
- information, education and training,
- care and support for affected persons,
- reasonable accommodation for work performance,
- disciplinary action for non-compliance.
- Available in MS Word format and easy to customize for your business.
Cell Phone Use, Messaging and Texting Policy Statement
Employers, establish a clear policy regarding employee use of cell phones, instant messaging and texting with this Policy Statement template.
- The Policy Statement addresses the following policy areas:
- employee use of company networks and equipment for personal reasons,
- personal use of cell phones during work hours,
- limitations on use of devices in company-owned vehicles, and in an employee's personal vehicle,
- instant messaging and texting,
- disciplinary consequences.
- Available in MS Word format and fully editable to meet your business needs.
- This Policy Statement template can be used anywhere.
Chiropractic Office Safety Plan Policy
Create an office Safety Plan Policy and Incident Occurrence Report with this downloadable template for a chiropractic clinic.
- This template includes:
- the procedure for appointing safety officers,
- maintenance of required health and safety certification,
- emergency evacuation procedures,
- emergency equipment,
- incident reporting, and a sample Incident Occurrence Report Form.
- This Chiropractic Office Safety Plan template can be easily customized for your unique business needs.
Compressed Gas Safety Policy
If your workplace uses compressed gas, your workers must be trained in its use and handling. This Compressed Gas Safety Policy contains information on:
- proper procedures for safe handling, use and storage of compressed gas cylinders,
- how to check for leaks and what to do if a leak is detected or suspected,
- emergency procedures,
- safe practices for manifolds and piped systems,
- safe practices for flammable gas systems,
- a list of commonly used compressed gases.
Don't take chances with your workers' health and safety. Buy the Compressed Gas Safety Policy template and customize it for your workplace, then make sure every employee has a copy.
Confidential Information Policy for IT Company
IT companies, create a Confidential Information Policy for your employees and contractors with this easy-to-use template form.
- The Policy sets out the company's rules and restrictions on access to and use of its confidential information.
- The Policy extends to all confidential and sensitive data, trade secrets, and developments.
- The Policy also extends to any confidential information supplied by customers and other third parties and used by the company in its operations.
- All employees and contractors are required to read and sign the Policy as a condition of their employment or contractual engagement with the company.
- This employee policy template is provided in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your needs.
Diversity Policy | Canada
Prepare a Diversity Policy for your business with this customizable template for Canadian companies.
- The policy statement sets out the company's commitment to establishing a corporate culture that promotes diversity and inclusion in recruitment, training, incentive programs, performance management, product development, community involvement and all other aspects of the corporate operations.
- The policy also specifies the company's specific objectives with respect to hiring and retaining high quality employees regardless of race, religious beliefs, ethnicity, cultural background, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental challenges, ancestry, or place of origin.
- The steps the company will take to achieve the above objectives include:
- modifying work schedules, providing flex time and work-from-home arrangements and removing barriers within the workspace to accommodate employees' special needs;
- providing diversity and inclusion training to all employees and management;
- hiring and retaining employees in key positions who represent the diversity of the community at large.
- Although this Diversity Policy is intended for use in Canada, it can be easily modified to use in any country by replacing the specific references to Canadian laws and regulations.
- Download the form immediately after purchase. Available as a MS Word template.
Electronic Communications Workplace Policy
Write a workplace policy governing how your employees use your electronic communications networks with this easy-to-use template.
- The policy governs the use of the company's electronic communications equipment, networks and services by employees and contractors during their work hours, including use of company networks with the employee's own devices.
- The employer has the right to monitor an employee's email and internet usage on company-owned equipment.
- The policy outlines acceptable uses and prohibited activities.
- Disciplinary action resulting from violations of the Policy may include termination of employment.
- Good practice guidelines to be followed by employees.
- The form is available in MS Word format and is fully editable so you can customize it to fit your business needs.
Emergency Drills Training Manual for Marine Vessel
Prepare an Emergency Drills and Training Procedures Manual for a marine vessel with this downloadable template.
- The template includes sections for:
- general information about the drills and training program;
- abandon ship drills;
- abandon ship procedures;
- vessel emergency signals;
- fire drills and training;
- guidance for personnel in the event of fire;
- fire prevention;
- person overboard drills and training;
- person overboard response.
- Available as a fully editable MS Word document template.
Emergency Procedures Policy for Commercial Marine Vessel
Prepare a General Emergency Procedures Policy for personnel onboard a commercial marine vessel with this easy-to-use MS Word template.
- Reporting and alerting requirements
- Roles and responsibilities of senior officers and crew
- Personal injury or illness
- Person overboard
- Hypothermia
- Epidemics
- Death
- Maritime incidents and disasters
- Distress
- Engine breakdown
- Fires and explosions
- Collisions
- Floods
- Loss of stability
- Hull damage
- Abandon ship
- Beaching and stranding
- Environmental incidents
- Extreme weather
- Boat drills
The template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable - easily customized to meet your exact needs.
