Award
NIH Reporter #1U01OH012886-01
Enhancing Safety in Commercial Fishing Through Advanced Slip-Resistant Footwear Development
Recipient
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
Award Amount
$671,793.00
Ceiling
$671,793.00
Awarded
August 27, 2026
Identifier
1U01OH012886-01
The award supports research to develop advanced slip-resistant footwear for commercial fishing, addressing high fatality rates due to slips and falls by testing new composite materials and promoting adoption in the industry.
Description
This project aims to develop and test a new outsole made from advanced textured composites to improve slip resistance in commercial fishing footwear, collaborating with manufacturers to integrate this technology for enhanced safety.