National Adult Literacy Database

Workplace Health & Safety Guidebook in Plain Language

Series: LPM Booklets in Plain Language

Authors: Literacy Partners of Manitoba (LPM), SAFE Work Manitoba

The authors of this guide, written in clear language, discuss Manitoba’s workplace safety laws and explain the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers with regard to maintaining a safe work environment.

They also explain how harassment and discrimination can lead to an unsafe work environment and offer suggestions for avoiding such injuries as back strain. They have also included a quiz and detailed instructions on what to do if someone is injured at work.

The guide includes specific references to Manitoba legislation but also contains information that would be useful to anyone interested in workplace safety.

Funders:

• Literacy Partners of Manitoba
• SAFE Work Manitoba
• The Winnipeg Foundation
• The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba

Added: 2011-06-17

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Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy

Authors: Ed Lowery

This shareware review from CONNECT describes Big Math Attack. Big Math Attack is a program to provide learners practice in math, spelling, typing and metric conversion.

Funders:

• OLES

Added: 2003-07-20

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Series: Literacy and Essential Skills in Industrial Arts

Authors: Literacy Ontario Central South (LOCS)

The Literacy and Essential Skills in Industrial Arts (LESIA) project saw the creation of five industrial arts-based courses that also address workplace Essential Skills instruction and literacy issues. The goal was to make the courses low-pressure and enjoyable while at the same time making them relevant to low-skilled employees or adults wanting to enter the workforce.

This facilitator’s guide for the blacksmith course offers an introduction to essential skills; an explanation of the course structure; and notes for the host organization, the stained glass instructor and the essential skills facilitator.

Other courses developed through the LESIA project deal with stained glass art, jewellery making, welding art and mosaics.

Funders:

• OLES

Added: 2010-07-27

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Series: Literacy and Essential Skills in Industrial Arts

Authors: Literacy Ontario Central South (LOCS)

This document complements the Blacksmith and Essential Skills – Facilitator’s Guide, part of the Literacy and Essential Skills in Industrial Arts project completed by Literacy Ontario Central South.

The notes are divided into five sections: orientation tasks; safety tasks; initial stages tasks; mid stage tasks; and final stages tasks. The document includes a variety of charts, checklists, data sheets and suggestions for sources of information.

Funders:

• OLES

Added: 2010-07-27

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Series: Literacy and Essential Skills in Industrial Arts

Authors: Literacy Ontario Central South (LOCS)

This document is a resource for learners involved in the blacksmith course developed through the Literacy and Essential Skills in Industrial Arts project.

The authors explain the rationale and structure of the course, as well as offering an introduction to Essential Skills. They have divided the notes into sections on studio safety; the work of a blacksmith; metal; forging techniques; and tools and equipment.

They have also included links to web sites containing blacksmith resources.

Funders:

• OLES

Added: 2010-07-27

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Series: Literacy and Essential Skills in Industrial Arts

Authors: Literacy Ontario Central South (LOCS)

This document complements Blacksmith and Essential Skills – Student Notes, part of the Literacy and Essential Skills in Industrial Arts project completed by Literacy Ontario Central South.

The notes are divided into five sections: orientation tasks; safety tasks; initial stages tasks; mid stage tasks; and final stages tasks. The document includes a variety of charts, checklists, data sheets and suggestions for sources of information.

The authors have included tips to help students use the knowledge they have gained through the course to build their resumés.

Funders:

• OLES

Added: 2010-07-27

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Authors: Literacy Network Northeast

This is the first of two segments of a video prepared by Literacy Network Northeast (LNN), one of 16 regional literacy networks in Ontario funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. LNN works with government-funded Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) agencies that deliver programs to adults, 19 years of age or older and out of school, who want to upgrade their Essential Skills for employment, further education, or greater independence.

The video begins with the narrator explaining that LBS and academic upgrading are the cornerstones of Employment Ontario’s goal of having the most highly skilled workforce in North America.

It features several learners sharing their experiences with going back to school. One is a 53-year-old former auto mechanic who, after being injured on the job, is upgrading his skills before going on to a two-year business-management program.

Another is a 31-year-old married woman who wants to improve her skills so she can train for a career in electronic technology. She also wants to show her young daughter the importance of education.

Added: 2012-01-13

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Authors: Literacy Network Northeast

This is the second and final part of a video prepared by Literacy Network Northeast (LNN), one of 16 regional literacy networks in Ontario funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. LNN works with government-funded Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) agencies that offer programs to adults who want to upgrade their Essential Skills in order to find work, go on to further education, or achieve greater independence.

The video features more learners sharing their experiences of returning to school, including a woman whose previous education was in French. She goes back to school to work on her English skills and finds a new career as a social worker.

There are also interviews with instructors, who share the pleasure they get from watching learners blossom.

The video’s narrator describes the Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) program, which gives students the equivalent of a Grade 12 diploma.

Added: 2012-01-17

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Authors: Laubach Literacy Ontario (LLO)

Laubach literacy programs have traditionally provided one-to-one tutoring. This document, prepared by Laubach Literacy Ontario (LLO), describes how small-group instruction can be incorporated into a program without undermining the Laubach philosophy.

The authors discuss the benefits of working with small groups; outline factors that should be considered; and provide instructions for running a small group.

They have also included three instruction modules suitable for use with a small group and a section of resource material for training tutors to work with small groups.

Added: 2011-10-25

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Series: Literacy Fact Sheets – Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador

Authors: Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador

This document is one of series of fact sheets prepared by Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador.

The authors point out that while few people are unable to read at all, many have literacy levels that are lower than what is required to function effectively in today’s world.

Strong literacy skills are linked to better jobs, better health, and greater social engagement.

Added: 2013-05-13

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