AOHC Encore 2023-329 Agile Development of Innovative Interactive Hazard Recognition

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The video is a presentation by Brett Perkison and Ismail Nabil from the University of Texas School of Public Health and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The presentation discusses a project they are working on in collaboration with Resilience Force to develop an app called Pocket Arc. The app is designed to provide training and support for workers in flooded environments during and after natural disasters. The app aims to address the lack of education and resources available to these workers, who often face hazardous working conditions and are highly mobile. The presenters discuss the challenges faced by these workers, including health risks, lack of access to healthcare, and wage theft. They also highlight the need for better coordination and communication between workers and organizations involved in disaster response. The app includes features such as training modules on personal protective equipment and hazard identification, as well as resources for finding lodging, food, and supplies. The presenters emphasize the importance of telehealth support and mental health services for workers experiencing traumatic events. They also discuss the feasibility testing and future plans for the app, including scaling it for use by private construction firms and other organizations involved in disaster response.

Keywords

Pocket Arc

flooded environments

worker training

disaster response

hazardous working conditions

access to healthcare

telehealth support

mental health services

feasibility testing