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 required real-time, on-the-job training and protection to navigate hazardous flooding environments. There was an urgent need for an innovative, interactive solution to ensure worker safety and efficiency through hazard recognition and mitigation.
Solution:
Radiant Digital developed Pocket Ark, an action-oriented micro-learning platform focused on promoting the effective use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and enhancing worker readiness. The platform integrates seamlessly with worker coordination systems, ensuring efficient deployment and resource management.
Technologies Used:
- Micro-Learning Platforms: Delivering concise, impactful training sessions.
- Real-Time Data Integration: Providing up-to-date resources and information.
- Interactive Tools: Supporting hazard recognition and mitigation.
- Mobile Accessibility: Ensuring learning is available on-the-go, across devices.
Features:
- Training Augmentation: Interactive, on-demand learning to complement traditional training.
- Workforce Organization: Streamlined coordination among workers and organizations.
- Readiness Assessment: Evaluating worker preparedness prior to deployment.
- Health Assessment: Monitoring workers’ health throughout the recovery process.
- Deployment Coordination: Optimizing resource allocation and communication.
- Push Communication: Delivering timely updates, alerts, and critical information.
Use Cases:
- Pre-Deployment: Training augmentation and readiness evaluation.
- Deployment: Coordination, push communication, hazard identification, and resource management.
- Post-Deployment: Ongoing training support and health assessments.
Stake Holders & Potential Users:
- Post-Disaster Recovery Workers
- Community Organizers
- Public Health Agencies
- Government Agencies
- Advocacy Organizations
- Construction Industry
- Disaster Preparedness and Relief Organizations
Outcomes:
- Enhanced Safety: Real-time training and hazard recognition ensure workers are better protected.
- Efficient Coordination: Streamlined communication improves deployment and resource allocation.
- Continual Learning: Ongoing training and health assessments keep workers prepared throughout recovery phases.
Conclusion:
Pocket Ark, developed by Radiant Digital for NIEHS, is a groundbreaking platform addressing the critical needs of post-disaster recovery workers. By combining real-time training, coordination tools, and health assessments, Pocket Ark ensures improved safety, efficiency, and readiness during all phases of disaster response and recovery.
