Pocket Ark: Making PPE Training Simple, Smart & Actionable
Overview: Natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey revealed the immense vulnerabilities faced by construction workers who participate in post-disaster recovery efforts. These workers often lack adequate training in hazard recognition, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage, and emergency response—putting their health and lives at risk. “Pocket Ark” was developed as an innovative, mobile-first solution aimed at closing this gap through interactive, engaging, and easy-to-access PPE training.