From OSHA QuickTakes, August 15, 2012 · Volume 11, Issue 18
Hurry – there’s only one month left to submit entries for the Worker Safety & Health App Challenge at www.challenge.gov. Your challenge is to use publicly available government information (i.e., DOL/OSHA data, NIOSH data, and other online government resources) to educate young workers on the safety and health risks in real work scenarios.
Question: What makes a good safety and health app? Answer: Successful apps could take many different forms: interactive and informative games, social or professional networking sites, or data visualization tools that teach young people about safety and health hazards and their rights in the workplace. Submissions may be designed for Internet browsers, smartphones, feature phones, social media platforms, or as native Windows or Macintosh applications.
For more information about the cash prizes (up to $30,000!) and the competition guidelines, watch a short video, read Dr. Michaels’ blog, and visit the challenge page.