Creating tools to help workers stay safe during disaster recovery.
Agile development of innovative, interactive hazard recognition and mitigation tools/learning e-platforms for workers involved in disaster rescue and recovery.
This study is creating a helpful online training tool called Pocket Ark to teach workers, especially those who speak little English, about staying safe while rebuilding after floods, focusing on the dangers they might face on the job.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Radiant Creative Group, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10677772 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an innovative e-learning platform called Pocket Ark (PA) to provide essential safety training for workers involved in post-flood reconstruction. The platform aims to educate predominantly non-English speaking day laborers about potential hazards they may encounter on the job, such as respiratory risks and personal security threats. The project includes updating the PA platform and conducting simulated disaster response scenarios to evaluate its effectiveness in delivering training and real-time hazard information. By enhancing communication and logistics between workers and coordinating organizations, the research seeks to improve overall safety and wellbeing in disaster recovery efforts.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are non-English speaking day laborers who participate in post-flood reconstruction efforts.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in disaster recovery work or who do not face safety hazards in their occupations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the safety and security of workers involved in disaster recovery by providing them with critical training and information.
How similar studies have performed: Similar approaches in developing e-learning platforms for safety training have shown promise in improving worker safety in various industries.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Radiant Creative Group, LLC — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mclaughlin, Jeffery — Radiant Creative Group, LLC
- Study coordinator: Mclaughlin, Jeffery
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 below.