WISER for Android
First responders in general, and HAZMAT units in particular, must make many decisions quickly in handling hazardous-materials incidents. They need accurate information about the hazardous substances, the emergency resources available, and the surrounding environmental conditions to save lives and minimize the impact on the environment and physical property. The WISER application extracts content from TOXNET's Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), an authoritative, peer-reviewed information resource maintained by the National Library of Medicine, and places that information into the hands of those who need it most.
Features of WISER
* Rapid access to the most important information about a hazardous substance by an intelligent synopsis engine and display called “Key Info”
* Intuitive, simple, logical user interface developed by working with experienced first responders
* Comprehensive decision support, including assistance in identification of an unknown chemical or chemical syndrome and guidance on the immediate actions necessary to save lives and protect the environment
* GIS support provides for isolation/protective distance overlays on a map of the incident
* Access to NLM’s Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), which contains detailed peer-reviewed information on hazardous substances
* Interactive chemical reactivity data based on NOAA's CRW 3.0, allowing WISER to predict hazards caused by a user prescribed mix of chemicals.
* User Profiles enable users to specify the role they are currently playing at the scene of an incident: first responder, HAZMAT specialist, EMS specialist, hospital provider, or preparedness planner. The key information presented to the user about a substance varies depending on this role, so that the information most relevant to the respective job can be quickly accessed.
* Radiological and biological substance support.
* ERG 2012 data; the Android version of WISER includes the full ERG 2012 tool.
* Mobile support, providing first responders critical information where they need it, when they need it.
Category : Medical
Reviews (28)
I used to use this app, and really liked the information it provided, but now the search known substances does not open, and immediately closes the app. Not much use anymore. Please repair the problem.
Crashed when I tapped "Search Known Substances." Not cool! I will change the rating if it gets fixed.
Great for drivers and responders both. Just wish they would add drivers as an option for why you download the app.
will not open I'm very disappointed in this appcustomer support has not emailed me or called me back to resolve this problem this makes me very disappointed in this app I was looking so forward to use in this
As a full-time HM Tech I found the updated knowledge base to be very helpful. Now as a retired firefighter/HM Tech I teach HM classes and display this app for new HM Techs.
Excellent tool, but I get a force close when attempting to assign or select wind direction during protective distance plotting- galaxy note 9
very helpful for first responders! kudos to the developers and bless them for making it free.
excellent app for emergency situations local urban and residential industrial emergency well done
Won't open. Keeps crashing!!!
Always crashing. Worthless.
very usefull and straight forward to use
Easy to use, awesome tool.
Reinstalling because app crashes now after years of use.
Loved this. Now it crashes everytime
Very complete set of information, classifications, and identification numbers for several chemicals and a massive information reference for response and immediate treatment.
The app will not load on my phone it shuts down right away
We need the updated 2020 ERG info!
Good source of information.
This app don't work on my new phone.
Use it on HAZMAT responses all the time
Great tool for first responders
lot of knowledge that inform us
Best out there for chemical side
Good tell other professionals about it.
forcing an update? no thank you.
a Must for all emergency operators
This is so useful app 👍
Luckily, I have not had to use this app, yet. But I like the fact I don't have to go digging for the ERG guide in my unit, but have it at my fingertips, and able to access in seconds. Plus there is so much more here.