New iPhone/iPad App from National Library of Information: WISER (Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders)
Here's a real world example of how wireless access can provide users with important information from a number of sources at when and where needed.
The database is named WISER (Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders) and it's now available as an app for the iPhone/iPad.
The APP is new and NOT the database. WISER has been available in various formats for at least four years. The service comes from NLM (National Library of Medicine) - SIS (Specialized Information Services).
The new app is free and can be download for free from the app store using this link.
WISER is a tool to assist emergency responders with hazardous material (hazmat) incidents. WISER provides a wide range of information on chemical, biological, and radiological agents, including substance identification, physical characteristics, human health and emergency medical treatment information, and containment and suppression assistance.
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Other Ways to Access WISER:
1. Standalone application application on Windows Mobile devices, Palm OS PDAs, and Microsoft Windows PCs. Download using a link on the WISER homepage.
Where Does the Info in the WISER Database Come From?
The FAQ is worth reading and includes the following list of data providers:
+ DOT Emergency Response Guidebook
+ U.S. Coast Guard, CHRIS Manual - Chemical Hazards Response Information System
+ NFPA Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials
+ NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
+ EPA Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)
+ POISINDEX(R) Information System, Micromedex, Inc., CCIS
+ TOMES(R) Information System, Micromedex, Inc., CCIS
+ ACGIH Guidelines for Selection of Chemical Protective Clothing
+ American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists TLVs & BEIs
* Association of American Railroads, Emergency Handling of Hazardous Materials in Surface Transportation
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