Client Background: The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is dedicated to understanding the effects of the environment on human health. They support research, education, and training aimed at protecting public health, particularly for vulnerable populations exposed to environmental hazards.
Challenge:
Post-disaster recovery workers need proper real-time, on-the-job training and protection. There was an urgent requirement for innovative, interactive tools to recognize and mitigate hazards in diverse flooding environments. The goal was to develop a micro-learning platform to ensure workers’ safety and efficiency during recovery operations.
Solution:
Radiant Digital developed Pocket Ark, an action-oriented micro-learning platform. This platform promotes the effective use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) among vulnerable workers. Pocket Ark integrates with a worker-coordination and readiness platform tailored for coordinating organizations.
Technologies Used:
- Micro-Learning Platforms: For delivering concise, impactful training sessions.
- Real-Time Data Integration: To provide up-to-date information and resources.
- Interactive Tools: For hazard recognition and mitigation.
- Mobile Accessibility: Ensuring the platform is accessible on various devices for on-the-go learning.
Features:
- Training Augmentation: Enhances traditional training methods with interactive, on-demand learning modules.
- Workforce Organization: Streamlines coordination among workers and organizations.
- Readiness Assessment: Evaluates workers’ preparedness before deployment.
- Health Assessment: Continual monitoring of workers’ health during and after deployment.
- Deployment Coordination: Facilitates efficient resource allocation and communication during deployment.
- Push Communication: Provides timely updates and alerts to workers.
Use Cases:
- Pre-Deployment: Training augmentation and readiness assessment.
- Deployment: Deployment coordination, push communication, resource coordination, and hazard identification.
- Post-Deployment: Continued training augmentation and health assessment.
Stake Holders & Potential Users:
- Workers
- Community Organizers
- Advocacy Organizations
- Public Health Agencies
- Government Agencies
- Construction Industry
- Disaster Preparedness/Relief Organizations
Outcomes:
- Enhanced Safety: Improved real-time training and hazard recognition ensure better protection for workers.
- Efficient Coordination: Streamlined communication and resource management lead to more effective deployment and recovery operations.
- Continual Learning: Ongoing training and health assessments keep workers prepared and safe throughout all phases of disaster response.
Conclusion:
Pocket Ark, developed by Radiant Digital for NIEHS, provides an essential platform for the safety and efficiency of post-disaster recovery workers. By integrating real-time training, coordination, and health assessment tools, Pocket Ark addresses the urgent need for innovative solutions in disaster response and recovery.
