Below are a list of useful websites. We do not take any responsibility for the content of these sites.
Information Resources:
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www.enetosh.net (European Network Education & Training of OSH)
http://www.HSE.gov.uk (The UK’s OSH website)
http://www.oshwiki.eu (The European ‘Wikipedia’ of OSH)
http://www.iso.org/ (International Standards Org’)
http://www.iapa.ca/pdf/iapa_glossary.pdf (The [US] Industrial Accident Prevention Association, 2007 Glossary of OSH Terms)
http://www.ilo.org/iloenc/ (The International Labour Organisation’s Encyclopaedia of OSH)
http://www.lexicool.com/online-dictionary.asp?FSP=C25&FKW=occupational-health (webpage with links to several free online, bilingual OSH dictionaries)
Literacy diagnostic and learning materials:
www.excellencegateway.org.uk (the UK’s literacy development page including ESOL and Dyslexia assistance)
http://www.plainenglish.co.uk (English Language site with tips on presenting information as easy-to-read/access)
http://www.wikihow.com/Write-Clear-Instructions (Wiki advice on how to write instructions clearly)
www.literacyassessment.co.uk (on-line literacy tests – fees apply)
http://www.hoddertests.co.uk/special-needs.html (paper based dyslexia screening tests)
http://www.pearsonclinical.co.uk/SearchResults.aspx?keywords=Dyslexia. (dyslexia screening and diagnostic materials)
Training resources:
http://www.free-training.com/osha/Soshamenu.htm
Professional Bodies and Charitable Organisations:
http://ilo.org (International Labour Organisation, ILO)
Mesothelioma Support Groups – Find Cancer Support Online or Near You (mesotheliomaveterans.org)
Healthy Workplaces LIGHTEN THE LOAD 2020-22 (healthy-workplaces.eu) (MSDs)
https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk
https://businesscostsaver.co.uk/guide-for-veterans/
https://www.newmouth.com/oral-health/effects/military
http://www.worldliteracyfoundation.org
http://eida.org/ (International Dyslexia Organisation)
www.american-dyslexia-association.com
www.bdadyslexia.org.uk (British Dyslexia Organisation)
http://www.literacytrust.org.uk (UK Literacy organisation)
http://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk
http://www.HSE.gov.uk (The UK’s OSH website)
http://www.iosh.co.uk (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health)
http://www.osha.gov (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) (USA)
https://osha.europa.eu/ (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) (EU)
http://www.cieh.org (Chartered Institute of Environmental Health)
http://www.iirsm.org (International Institute of Risk and Safety Management)
http://www.ife.org.uk (Institution of Fire Engineers)
Interesting articles and papers on this subject:
http://skills.oecd.org/skillsoutlook.html (The OECD’s report on global literacy levels, 2013,)
http://www.personneltoday.com/hr/dyslexia-in-the-workplace/
http://www.phcohealth.com/briefings/17May.pdf (dyslexia – implications in the workplace)
http://www.niace.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/publications/Literacy%20Inquiry%20-%20Full%20report-WEB.pdf (report on adult literacy in England 2011)
http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/assets/0001/7766/Employer_perspective.pdf (UK Employer’s views on Youth Literacy and Employability, 2013)
LEGAL Advice and Responsibilities:
https://www.solidaritee.org.uk/
UK Equality Act: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents