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Administrative procedure #16 : Staff Safety

• 16.1 Purpose
• 16.2 Definitions
• 16.3 General Department Policy Introduction
• 16.4 Safety and Emergency Planning
• 16.5 Mail Procedures
• 16.6 Threats
• 16.7 Fire, Natural Disasters, Natural Gas Leaks & Medical Emergencies
• 16.8 Reporting Procedures
• Appendix A: DCFS EMERGENCY ACTION STEPS CHART - FIRE & NATURAL DISASTERS
• Appendix B: PHONE THREAT INFORMATION FORM
• Appendix C: Communicable and Infectious Diseases

16.1 Purpose

The purpose of these procedures is to establish uniform procedures governing the Department's planning for the prevention of, response to, and reporting of threats and emergencies that may or actually do threaten the safety of Department staff and visitors to Department offices, and threaten the ability of the Department to provide essential services and functions.