An AI tool to improve safety training for workers with low literacy and limited English skills
Official title: Health and Safety Training CoPilot: An AI-Driven Pre-Training Generator Tool Benefiting Low-Literacy and Limited-English Workers
Funded at Inxsol, LLC · NIH-11145472 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new training tool to help workers who have trouble reading or speaking English understand safety rules better, making their workplaces safer for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Inxsol, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Phoenix, United States) |
| Project start | June 4, 2025 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $100,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R43ES037510-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11145472 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are low-literacy and limited-English proficiency workers in industries exposed to hazardous materials.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are already proficient in safety protocols and do not face language or literacy barriers may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing workplace safety training for low-literacy and limited-English proficiency workers who struggle to understand complex safety protocols. By utilizing advanced AI technologies, the Health and Safety Training CoPilot will create a cloud-based platform that generates personalized pre-training materials tailored to the unique needs of these workers. The tool will incorporate multilingual support and reading level algorithms to ensure accessibility, ultimately fostering a safer work environment. The project will involve curating trusted health and safety resources and validating the system through stakeholder feedback.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce workplace incidents and improve safety compliance among vulnerable worker populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using AI-driven tools for educational purposes, indicating potential for this innovative approach in workplace safety training.
Where this research is happening
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Inxsol, LLC
Phoenix, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ryng, Henry — Inxsol, LLC
- Study coordinator: Ryng, Henry
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.