Using Search
Using Search in Safetydocs.org
Safetydocs.org includes a powerful, intelligent search system to help you locate the right document or section — fast. Whether you’re preparing for an event or responding to a live incident, search helps you cut through complexity and access critical content instantly.
This guide explains how to:
- Use global vs local search
- Apply filters and syntax
- Understand permissions and visibility
Types of Search
| Search Type | Where It’s Used | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Global Search | Top header bar (available everywhere) | Searches across all shelves, books, chapters, and pages you have access to |
| Book Search | Within a specific book view | Searches only the contents of that book |
| Chapter Search | Within a chapter view (if enabled) | Searches only pages in that chapter |
What Search Looks At
Search will match results from the following:
| Searchable Field | Matched Content |
|---|---|
| Book titles | Full or partial book names |
| Chapter titles | Chapter names within books |
| Page titles | Names of individual documents/pages |
| Page content | Full body text of the page |
| Descriptions | Any short summaries or descriptions of books, chapters, or pages |
Search Filters and Syntax
To help narrow results or increase precision, Safetydocs.org supports the following filters and operators:
| Syntax | Description |
|---|---|
| “fire drill” | Searches for an exact phrase (“fire drill” only, not fire or drill separately) |
| title:evacuation | Searches only within page, chapter, or book titles for “evacuation” |
| book:”Event Safety Plan” | Searches only within the specified book |
| updated:>2024-12-01 | Finds pages updated after a certain date |
| updated:<2025-01-01 | Finds pages updated before a certain date |
| chapter:”Medical Response” | Searches only within a chapter titled “Medical Response” |
| content:defibrillator | Forces search to match only inside page body text |
Note: Filters can be combined for more advanced queries. Example:
- bash
- CopyEdit
- book:"Main Stage Emergency" title:"evacuation" updated:>2025-01-01
This will find pages with “evacuation” in the title inside the “Main Stage Emergency” book that were updated after 1st January 2025.
Permissions and Search Visibility
Search results are permission-aware:
- Users only see results from documents they are allowed to view.
- Restricted or admin-only pages will not appear in global or local search unless the user has the correct role and content access.
This ensures sensitive or internal-only material is kept secure — while still enabling full-speed search for authorised staff.
Mobile Search
Search works seamlessly on all devices:
- Use the same global search bar on mobile browsers and the Safetydocs.org mobile app.
- Results update live as you type.
- Tap any result to jump straight to the content you need — perfect for use during a live event or emergency.
Examples
Here are some useful real-world examples for events:
| Query | What it finds |
|---|---|
| “action plan” | Exact-match for the phrase “action plan” in any document |
| title:lockdown | Pages or documents titled “lockdown” |
| book:”Medical Team” | Content only within the “Medical Team” book |
| updated:>2025-05-01 | Recently updated safety docs |
| chapter:”Fire Safety” | Pages inside the “Fire Safety” chapter |
Search Tips
- Start typing keywords — results show live below the bar.
- Hit Enter to access the full results page, including titles and snippets.
- Use quotation marks (" ") for exact phrases.
- Combine filters for specific targeting.
- On mobile, pull down or tap the search icon to start instantly.
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