The document discusses tools from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) for first responders, including the Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (WISER). WISER allows users to identify unknown chemicals through physical properties, symptoms, or other criteria. It is available as both a standalone app and online, and supports many mobile platforms. The latest version adds the chemical identification features to the iPhone/iPod app.
This document outlines the objectives and key topics of Unit 1 of First Responder Awareness Level Training. The unit focuses on preparation, identifying the training requirements of OSHA and EPA, the role of awareness level first responders, and the roles of LEPCs and SERCs. It defines hazardous materials according to DOT, EPA, and OSHA, and notes that hazmat incidents require special protective measures and a different operational approach than normal first response.
Carleton Rescue Equipment Ltd. (CRE) is a company established in 1937 that provides safety and rescue equipment to trained professionals. CRE offers a wide range of equipment for high angle rope rescue, including ropes, pulleys, ascenders, descenders, belay devices, carabiners, harnesses, and full rope rescue systems. CRE also provides training for high angle rope rescue techniques that use this specialized equipment to safely extract victims from hazardous heights.
HAZMAT FIRST RESPONDER OPERATIONS NFPA COMPLIANTBruce Vincent
First Responder Operations level PowerPoint training presentation covers those individuals who respond to releases or potential releases, as part of the initial response to protect people, property, and the environment. Operations-level first responders are trained to take defensive actions rather than try to stop the release. Their function is to contain the release from a safe distance, keep it from spreading, and prevent exposures. OSHA 1910.120 requires that first responders at the operations level receive at least 8 hours of training or have sufficient experience to demonstrate competencies objectively. First responders must have the knowledge of the awareness level, and they are required to:
Know basic hazard and risk assessment
Know how to select and use protective equipment provided to the first responder
Understand basic hazardous materials terms
Know how to perform basic control, containment, and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of their resources and protective equipment
Know basic decontamination procedures
Understand relevant SOP’s and termination procedures
Over 800 slides in length
OSHA minimum requirement = awareness + 8 hours at operations level (24 hours operations level training is required as a prerequisite to technician and/or incident commander training)
The document provides an overview of training on the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) for first responders. It discusses the purpose and organization of the ERG, definitions of key terms used in hazardous materials responses, and examples of how to look up information for specific hazardous materials in the ERG. The training covers identifying information in the ERG, changes from previous editions, and practical exercises to demonstrate using the guidebook during an emergency response.
The document outlines the roles and responsibilities of different levels of responders to hazardous materials incidents, from awareness level personnel who recognize hazards to operations and technician level responders who take defensive or mitigation actions, and defines the regulations like OSHA HAZWOPER that govern training and response. It emphasizes the importance of preplanning and understanding behaviors of released chemicals to properly respond to hazardous materials emergencies.
This document discusses personal protective equipment (PPE) for hazardous materials incidents. It covers selecting PPE based on risk, different types of chemical-protective clothing, respiratory protection levels A through D, safety issues from wearing PPE, cooling technologies, and the importance of reporting and documenting incidents. PPE selection depends on the local jurisdiction's policies and NFPA standards. Level A is required for unknown environments exceeding exposure limits, while Level B is minimum for unknown chemicals. Cooling technologies and safety protocols can help prevent heat issues when wearing PPE.
This document outlines the purpose and procedures for conducting a mock drill. Mock drills test emergency response plans and measure readiness without an actual incident. They aim to evaluate response coordination, identify issues with standard operating procedures, and enhance response speed. Conducting mock drills helps identify planning gaps, revise procedures to improve coordination, and increase staff emergency preparedness. The document provides evacuation priorities and guidelines for safe evacuation, including not using lifts and following exit signs in staircases.
This document outlines the objectives and key topics of Unit 1 of First Responder Awareness Level Training. The unit focuses on preparation, identifying the training requirements of OSHA and EPA, the role of awareness level first responders, and the roles of LEPCs and SERCs. It defines hazardous materials according to DOT, EPA, and OSHA, and notes that hazmat incidents require special protective measures and a different operational approach than normal first response.
Carleton Rescue Equipment Ltd. (CRE) is a company established in 1937 that provides safety and rescue equipment to trained professionals. CRE offers a wide range of equipment for high angle rope rescue, including ropes, pulleys, ascenders, descenders, belay devices, carabiners, harnesses, and full rope rescue systems. CRE also provides training for high angle rope rescue techniques that use this specialized equipment to safely extract victims from hazardous heights.
HAZMAT FIRST RESPONDER OPERATIONS NFPA COMPLIANTBruce Vincent
First Responder Operations level PowerPoint training presentation covers those individuals who respond to releases or potential releases, as part of the initial response to protect people, property, and the environment. Operations-level first responders are trained to take defensive actions rather than try to stop the release. Their function is to contain the release from a safe distance, keep it from spreading, and prevent exposures. OSHA 1910.120 requires that first responders at the operations level receive at least 8 hours of training or have sufficient experience to demonstrate competencies objectively. First responders must have the knowledge of the awareness level, and they are required to:
Know basic hazard and risk assessment
Know how to select and use protective equipment provided to the first responder
Understand basic hazardous materials terms
Know how to perform basic control, containment, and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of their resources and protective equipment
Know basic decontamination procedures
Understand relevant SOP’s and termination procedures
Over 800 slides in length
OSHA minimum requirement = awareness + 8 hours at operations level (24 hours operations level training is required as a prerequisite to technician and/or incident commander training)
The document provides an overview of training on the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) for first responders. It discusses the purpose and organization of the ERG, definitions of key terms used in hazardous materials responses, and examples of how to look up information for specific hazardous materials in the ERG. The training covers identifying information in the ERG, changes from previous editions, and practical exercises to demonstrate using the guidebook during an emergency response.
The document outlines the roles and responsibilities of different levels of responders to hazardous materials incidents, from awareness level personnel who recognize hazards to operations and technician level responders who take defensive or mitigation actions, and defines the regulations like OSHA HAZWOPER that govern training and response. It emphasizes the importance of preplanning and understanding behaviors of released chemicals to properly respond to hazardous materials emergencies.
This document discusses personal protective equipment (PPE) for hazardous materials incidents. It covers selecting PPE based on risk, different types of chemical-protective clothing, respiratory protection levels A through D, safety issues from wearing PPE, cooling technologies, and the importance of reporting and documenting incidents. PPE selection depends on the local jurisdiction's policies and NFPA standards. Level A is required for unknown environments exceeding exposure limits, while Level B is minimum for unknown chemicals. Cooling technologies and safety protocols can help prevent heat issues when wearing PPE.
This document outlines the purpose and procedures for conducting a mock drill. Mock drills test emergency response plans and measure readiness without an actual incident. They aim to evaluate response coordination, identify issues with standard operating procedures, and enhance response speed. Conducting mock drills helps identify planning gaps, revise procedures to improve coordination, and increase staff emergency preparedness. The document provides evacuation priorities and guidelines for safe evacuation, including not using lifts and following exit signs in staircases.
The document discusses active shooter situations and mitigation measures. It defines an active shooter as someone actively trying to kill people in a confined area. Active shooter incidents can involve violence by strangers, customers, co-workers, or personal relationships. The document notes that such incidents are on the rise and outlines legal obligations employers have to protect workers from violence. It discusses developing emergency plans, training workers in "Run, Hide, Fight" response tactics, and using prevention, response, and prediction strategies to lower the risks of an active shooter situation.
This chapter discusses clues and methods for identifying hazardous materials. It begins by outlining key clues such as occupancy type, container shapes and markings, placards, and written resources. It then describes various container types including bulk and nonbulk containers, as well as transportation packaging. The chapter also details labeling and identification systems including UN placards and labels, DOT placards and labels, and NFPA diamond labels. It concludes by noting that using human senses to identify materials is unreliable and dangerous, and that monitoring and detection devices should be used instead when possible.
This presentation talks about why it's important for any corporation to have a corporate program so the company can be properly educated and prepared to respond to a crisis or disaster to keep their employees and company assets safe. https://www.meadgroup.com/conferences/baem2017/highlights/
This document outlines emergency methods for evacuating casualties without equipment. It discusses 1-man and 2-man carrying techniques that can be used in risky situations where stretchers are unavailable and quick removal is necessary. Safety precautions are emphasized, such as working in pairs, protecting the casualty from further injury, and preventing falls. The appropriate technique depends on factors like the casualty's injuries, weight, and consciousness level as well as the availability of rescuers. Practical demonstrations are provided for techniques like the fireman's lift, fore and aft carries, and 4-handed seat.
The document discusses the responsibilities and actions of awareness-level first responders at hazardous materials incidents. It outlines recognizing hazardous materials, notifying authorities, establishing scene control, and using the Emergency Response Guidebook. The Guidebook contains information on placards, identification numbers, chemical names, response guides, and isolation distances to help first responders initially respond to hazardous materials incidents. It emphasizes the importance of predetermined procedures, safety precautions, gathering information before notifying authorities, and being aware of unique responsibilities for terrorist-related incidents.
This document provides an overview of rope rescue set-up and anchoring principles for the Newport Fire Department. It discusses important considerations for selecting strong anchors, including structural steel, reinforced concrete, heavy machinery, and natural anchors. Examples of poor anchor choices are also given. The document reviews techniques for setting up self-equalizing anchor systems and picket systems using multiple stakes. It provides step-by-step instructions for constructing an anchor plate for connecting rope to the anchor point and establishing a lowering system using a rack, load release, prussik knots, and munter or haul systems to raise and lower victims.
This document discusses techniques for search and rescue operations. It is presented in two parts, with part one covering search and location techniques, and part two focusing on rescue strategies and techniques. Key points discussed include:
- The composition of search and rescue teams and the basic equipment required.
- Steps for conducting searches, including compiling information, securing the scene, evaluating structures, and using search patterns.
- Methods for identifying potential void spaces in collapsed structures where victims could survive.
- Different types of searches including initial, main, grid and physical searches.
- Factors to consider when prioritizing search areas.
- Common collapse patterns of structures and how they impact search and rescue.
Technical decontamination involves using physical and chemical processes like washing, vacuuming, and neutralization to more thoroughly decontaminate people and equipment than gross decontamination, establishing a decontamination corridor in the warm zone to safely remove protective equipment before medical evaluation and documentation.
This document discusses the INSARAG marking system and structural triage procedures used in search and rescue operations. It provides information on:
- The three elements of the INSARAG marking system: worksite marking, victim marking, and rapid clearance marking.
- Factors considered in structural triage such as confirmed vs. unknown victims, size of voids, and resources/time needed for rescue.
- Five assessment, search, and rescue levels (ASR levels) that define the phases of a search and rescue operation from initial assessment to full coverage.
- Guidelines for properly orienting and identifying structures, floors, quadrants and other areas to facilitate coordination during rescue efforts.
This document provides information about developing an emergency response plan, including potential emergency situations, planning elements, training requirements, and event-specific response procedures. It discusses preparing for natural disasters like hurricanes and tornados, as well as man-made events like fires, explosions, and infrastructure failures. The importance of training individuals on their roles and evacuation procedures is emphasized.
This chapter introduces hazardous materials and the roles of first responders. It covers the definitions of hazardous materials and waste. Various government agencies regulate the transportation, use, and disposal of hazmat, including DOT, EPA, OSHA, and NRC. Hazmat incidents can involve thermal, radiological, asphyxiation, chemical, biological, or mechanical hazards. First responders must understand hazards and their training levels to respond safely and effectively.
This chapter of the firefighter safety and health textbook discusses key topics related to firefighter safety including:
1. Ways to prevent injuries such as conducting effective training, maintaining discipline, and following safety procedures.
2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards like NFPA 1500 which specify requirements for safety programs, protective equipment, emergency operations and more.
3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations which require employers to provide a safe workplace and comply with safety standards, though OSHA has no jurisdiction over public sector firefighters.
4. Principles of risk management like prioritizing firefighter safety over property and not committing firefighters to unsafe situations.
This document discusses control options for hazardous materials incidents. It describes techniques like absorption, diversion, damming, diking, and using special foams to contain, redirect, or lower concentrations of materials. Sometimes the safest approach is to create a perimeter and let the problem stabilize. The recovery phase aims to clean up the area and return it to its original condition.
The document outlines the important components of an effective emergency response plan, including identifying potential emergencies and hazards, procedures for notification, evacuation, sheltering, and accounting for all employees. It emphasizes that emergency plans should be tailored to each facility and address the specific risks, while also ensuring all staff are properly trained on their roles and responsibilities. The goal of an emergency plan is to improve safety and response coordination during crisis situations.
This document outlines key objectives for understanding hazardous materials, including describing their physical and chemical properties, states of matter, types of radiation, effects of exposure, and weapons of mass destruction. It emphasizes understanding these characteristics to make informed response decisions that minimize exposure risks.
El documento habla sobre el Sistema Comando de Incidentes (SCI). Explica que el SCI es un modelo organizacional que establece una estructura para administrar de manera efectiva los recursos durante incidentes, eventos u operativos. Describe las características del SCI como la estandarización, el mando unificado, la organización modular y las comunicaciones integradas. También define conceptos clave como incidente, evento, operativo y presenta los objetivos del curso de administración de emergencias.
This document outlines an Emergency Action Plan and training requirements for City of Philadelphia employees. It describes the objectives of familiarizing employees with emergency procedures, roles and responsibilities. Employees must understand escape routes, rally points, and how to respond to different emergency types like fire, medical emergencies, hazardous materials releases, bomb threats, violence, weather events and utility failures. Departments are responsible for developing specific response plans and ensuring employees are trained on the alarm systems and evacuation procedures for their locations. The training aims to keep employees safe and allow them to promptly communicate any emergencies to the appropriate emergency responders.
This document provides information on fire emergency procedures for a hospital. It defines fire and the three components needed for combustion. It describes how to classify and extinguish different types of fires. The document outlines potential fire causes in a hospital and appropriate extinguishing methods. It explains fire protection systems like detectors, sprinklers, and extinguishers. Guidelines are provided on proper extinguisher use and emergency response procedures, including evacuation routes and assembly points.
This presentation outlines the purpose of an ER mock drill and how to go about planning, implementing and reviewing tabletop exercises and live drills to better educate and prepare your team for a real-world emergency.
Este documento presenta el Módulo 2 sobre la Administración de Emergencias y la Articulación de la Brigada. Explica conceptos clave como el Sistema de Comando de Incidentes (SCI), sus características, principios, funciones y estructura organizacional para administrar de manera efectiva los recursos durante una emergencia. También describe roles como el Comandante de Incidente, Oficial de Seguridad y Oficial de Información Pública dentro del SCI.
The document discusses reactive and air/water sensitive chemicals and provides tips to avoid chemical accidents. It notes that on average there are 2 chemical accidents per day, with 6% resulting in death. Every 45 days there is a major chemical accident causing $600,000 of property damage on average. The cost of a single worker's compensation claim is $15,000. Examples of pyrophoric and air/moisture sensitive chemicals are provided. Sources of chemical safety information are listed. A tool called Hazmat Explorer is described which allows searching of chemical safety data. Methods for handling air sensitive chemicals like using syringes or glove boxes are outlined. The importance of proper equipment, procedures and training for working with reactive chemicals is emphasized
The document discusses reactive hazards and reactive incidents that have occurred. It provides statistics on reactive incidents since 1980, including common chemicals involved, types of reactions, locations they occur, and consequences. It also discusses ways to identify reactive hazards, including reviewing MSDSs, literature, computer tools, compatibility charts, and testing. Multiple sources are usually needed to understand reactivity hazards.
The document discusses active shooter situations and mitigation measures. It defines an active shooter as someone actively trying to kill people in a confined area. Active shooter incidents can involve violence by strangers, customers, co-workers, or personal relationships. The document notes that such incidents are on the rise and outlines legal obligations employers have to protect workers from violence. It discusses developing emergency plans, training workers in "Run, Hide, Fight" response tactics, and using prevention, response, and prediction strategies to lower the risks of an active shooter situation.
This chapter discusses clues and methods for identifying hazardous materials. It begins by outlining key clues such as occupancy type, container shapes and markings, placards, and written resources. It then describes various container types including bulk and nonbulk containers, as well as transportation packaging. The chapter also details labeling and identification systems including UN placards and labels, DOT placards and labels, and NFPA diamond labels. It concludes by noting that using human senses to identify materials is unreliable and dangerous, and that monitoring and detection devices should be used instead when possible.
This presentation talks about why it's important for any corporation to have a corporate program so the company can be properly educated and prepared to respond to a crisis or disaster to keep their employees and company assets safe. https://www.meadgroup.com/conferences/baem2017/highlights/
This document outlines emergency methods for evacuating casualties without equipment. It discusses 1-man and 2-man carrying techniques that can be used in risky situations where stretchers are unavailable and quick removal is necessary. Safety precautions are emphasized, such as working in pairs, protecting the casualty from further injury, and preventing falls. The appropriate technique depends on factors like the casualty's injuries, weight, and consciousness level as well as the availability of rescuers. Practical demonstrations are provided for techniques like the fireman's lift, fore and aft carries, and 4-handed seat.
The document discusses the responsibilities and actions of awareness-level first responders at hazardous materials incidents. It outlines recognizing hazardous materials, notifying authorities, establishing scene control, and using the Emergency Response Guidebook. The Guidebook contains information on placards, identification numbers, chemical names, response guides, and isolation distances to help first responders initially respond to hazardous materials incidents. It emphasizes the importance of predetermined procedures, safety precautions, gathering information before notifying authorities, and being aware of unique responsibilities for terrorist-related incidents.
This document provides an overview of rope rescue set-up and anchoring principles for the Newport Fire Department. It discusses important considerations for selecting strong anchors, including structural steel, reinforced concrete, heavy machinery, and natural anchors. Examples of poor anchor choices are also given. The document reviews techniques for setting up self-equalizing anchor systems and picket systems using multiple stakes. It provides step-by-step instructions for constructing an anchor plate for connecting rope to the anchor point and establishing a lowering system using a rack, load release, prussik knots, and munter or haul systems to raise and lower victims.
This document discusses techniques for search and rescue operations. It is presented in two parts, with part one covering search and location techniques, and part two focusing on rescue strategies and techniques. Key points discussed include:
- The composition of search and rescue teams and the basic equipment required.
- Steps for conducting searches, including compiling information, securing the scene, evaluating structures, and using search patterns.
- Methods for identifying potential void spaces in collapsed structures where victims could survive.
- Different types of searches including initial, main, grid and physical searches.
- Factors to consider when prioritizing search areas.
- Common collapse patterns of structures and how they impact search and rescue.
Technical decontamination involves using physical and chemical processes like washing, vacuuming, and neutralization to more thoroughly decontaminate people and equipment than gross decontamination, establishing a decontamination corridor in the warm zone to safely remove protective equipment before medical evaluation and documentation.
This document discusses the INSARAG marking system and structural triage procedures used in search and rescue operations. It provides information on:
- The three elements of the INSARAG marking system: worksite marking, victim marking, and rapid clearance marking.
- Factors considered in structural triage such as confirmed vs. unknown victims, size of voids, and resources/time needed for rescue.
- Five assessment, search, and rescue levels (ASR levels) that define the phases of a search and rescue operation from initial assessment to full coverage.
- Guidelines for properly orienting and identifying structures, floors, quadrants and other areas to facilitate coordination during rescue efforts.
This document provides information about developing an emergency response plan, including potential emergency situations, planning elements, training requirements, and event-specific response procedures. It discusses preparing for natural disasters like hurricanes and tornados, as well as man-made events like fires, explosions, and infrastructure failures. The importance of training individuals on their roles and evacuation procedures is emphasized.
This chapter introduces hazardous materials and the roles of first responders. It covers the definitions of hazardous materials and waste. Various government agencies regulate the transportation, use, and disposal of hazmat, including DOT, EPA, OSHA, and NRC. Hazmat incidents can involve thermal, radiological, asphyxiation, chemical, biological, or mechanical hazards. First responders must understand hazards and their training levels to respond safely and effectively.
This chapter of the firefighter safety and health textbook discusses key topics related to firefighter safety including:
1. Ways to prevent injuries such as conducting effective training, maintaining discipline, and following safety procedures.
2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards like NFPA 1500 which specify requirements for safety programs, protective equipment, emergency operations and more.
3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations which require employers to provide a safe workplace and comply with safety standards, though OSHA has no jurisdiction over public sector firefighters.
4. Principles of risk management like prioritizing firefighter safety over property and not committing firefighters to unsafe situations.
This document discusses control options for hazardous materials incidents. It describes techniques like absorption, diversion, damming, diking, and using special foams to contain, redirect, or lower concentrations of materials. Sometimes the safest approach is to create a perimeter and let the problem stabilize. The recovery phase aims to clean up the area and return it to its original condition.
The document outlines the important components of an effective emergency response plan, including identifying potential emergencies and hazards, procedures for notification, evacuation, sheltering, and accounting for all employees. It emphasizes that emergency plans should be tailored to each facility and address the specific risks, while also ensuring all staff are properly trained on their roles and responsibilities. The goal of an emergency plan is to improve safety and response coordination during crisis situations.
This document outlines key objectives for understanding hazardous materials, including describing their physical and chemical properties, states of matter, types of radiation, effects of exposure, and weapons of mass destruction. It emphasizes understanding these characteristics to make informed response decisions that minimize exposure risks.
El documento habla sobre el Sistema Comando de Incidentes (SCI). Explica que el SCI es un modelo organizacional que establece una estructura para administrar de manera efectiva los recursos durante incidentes, eventos u operativos. Describe las características del SCI como la estandarización, el mando unificado, la organización modular y las comunicaciones integradas. También define conceptos clave como incidente, evento, operativo y presenta los objetivos del curso de administración de emergencias.
This document outlines an Emergency Action Plan and training requirements for City of Philadelphia employees. It describes the objectives of familiarizing employees with emergency procedures, roles and responsibilities. Employees must understand escape routes, rally points, and how to respond to different emergency types like fire, medical emergencies, hazardous materials releases, bomb threats, violence, weather events and utility failures. Departments are responsible for developing specific response plans and ensuring employees are trained on the alarm systems and evacuation procedures for their locations. The training aims to keep employees safe and allow them to promptly communicate any emergencies to the appropriate emergency responders.
This document provides information on fire emergency procedures for a hospital. It defines fire and the three components needed for combustion. It describes how to classify and extinguish different types of fires. The document outlines potential fire causes in a hospital and appropriate extinguishing methods. It explains fire protection systems like detectors, sprinklers, and extinguishers. Guidelines are provided on proper extinguisher use and emergency response procedures, including evacuation routes and assembly points.
This presentation outlines the purpose of an ER mock drill and how to go about planning, implementing and reviewing tabletop exercises and live drills to better educate and prepare your team for a real-world emergency.
Este documento presenta el Módulo 2 sobre la Administración de Emergencias y la Articulación de la Brigada. Explica conceptos clave como el Sistema de Comando de Incidentes (SCI), sus características, principios, funciones y estructura organizacional para administrar de manera efectiva los recursos durante una emergencia. También describe roles como el Comandante de Incidente, Oficial de Seguridad y Oficial de Información Pública dentro del SCI.
The document discusses reactive and air/water sensitive chemicals and provides tips to avoid chemical accidents. It notes that on average there are 2 chemical accidents per day, with 6% resulting in death. Every 45 days there is a major chemical accident causing $600,000 of property damage on average. The cost of a single worker's compensation claim is $15,000. Examples of pyrophoric and air/moisture sensitive chemicals are provided. Sources of chemical safety information are listed. A tool called Hazmat Explorer is described which allows searching of chemical safety data. Methods for handling air sensitive chemicals like using syringes or glove boxes are outlined. The importance of proper equipment, procedures and training for working with reactive chemicals is emphasized
The document discusses reactive hazards and reactive incidents that have occurred. It provides statistics on reactive incidents since 1980, including common chemicals involved, types of reactions, locations they occur, and consequences. It also discusses ways to identify reactive hazards, including reviewing MSDSs, literature, computer tools, compatibility charts, and testing. Multiple sources are usually needed to understand reactivity hazards.
This document provides guidance on the safe handling and storage of chemicals. It discusses procuring chemicals, storing them properly based on hazard class, transporting chemicals safely, and disposing of or recycling chemicals. Upon completion of this training, participants will take a 10 question assessment quiz to test their understanding, and receive a certificate of completion upon passing.
This document provides information on classifying and labeling hazardous materials. It discusses the health effects of chemicals on humans and how they can enter the body. It describes common symptoms of chemical exposure and classifications of hazardous materials including explosives, flammable substances, toxic substances, corrosives, irritants, sensitizers, carcinogens, and substances dangerous to the environment. The document also covers labeling requirements, the Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS), and references several standards for hazardous materials classifications.
1) Several corrosive and hazardous chemicals used in industrial plants are discussed, including sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, caustic soda, ammonia, chlorine, and hydrazine.
2) The document provides information on the properties and health effects of these chemicals and stresses the importance of safety precautions like protective equipment, ventilation, and emergency response plans when handling them.
3) First aid measures are outlined for exposure to these chemicals through inhalation, skin contact, and eye contact and include irrigation, oxygen administration, and calling for emergency help.
The document discusses chemical hazards and provides several examples. It covers three main types of chemical hazards: flammability, reactivity, and health hazards. Flammable substances readily catch fire and burn in air. Reactive chemicals involve the release of energy and can explode under certain conditions. Contact with chemicals can result in adverse health effects depending on factors like the substance, route of exposure, and dose. Examples of hazardous chemicals include flammable substances like gasoline, irritants like acids and paint fumes, and gases that interfere with oxygen transport like carbon monoxide. The Bhopal gas disaster released methyl isocyanides, killing thousands in India and exposing hundreds of thousands more.
Chemical hazards can occur when employees are exposed to chemicals in solid, liquid, or gas form through inhalation, skin contact, or ingestion. Examples of chemical hazards include vapors, fumes, mists, gases, and liquids from cleaning products, solvents, carbon monoxide, gasoline, and other flammable materials. To prevent chemical hazards, employers should require protective equipment like gloves, masks, eye wear, and clothing for employees who come into contact with harmful chemicals, especially those working in manufacturing or laboratory settings.
The National Library of Medicine has developed several tools to provide first responders and medical professionals with information for responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents. Two such tools are CHEMM (Chemical Hazards Emergency Medical Management) and REMM (Radiation Emergency Medical Management). CHEMM provides medical guidelines for treating exposures to toxic chemicals and includes the CHEMM-IST diagnostic tool. REMM provides clinical guidance for mass casualty radiation events. Both tools are available online and via mobile applications. The NLM aims to keep the content up-to-date and expand to additional hazard types based on user needs and available resources.
National Library of Medicine Resources for Disaster Planning & Responseefnorton
Slides from talk given by Elizabeth Norton at DC/SLA meeting on June 12, 2012. Slides describe resources and programs from the National Library of Medicine related to disaster planning, response and recovery, including information about a new disaster information specialization program.
The CDC is dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. It conducts research and investigations and applies findings to improve people's health and respond to emergencies. The CDC website provides information on various health topics from diseases to emergency preparedness to environmental health. It offers in-depth resources on conditions like Hantavirus, including statistics, publications, education materials, and technical information to support research and prevention.
This document provides an overview of open health data resources available from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help entrepreneurs, researchers, and policymakers develop innovative products and services. It lists various data sets covering topics like healthcare provider quality, clinical trials, disease incidence, food nutrition, and more. The document aims to help users understand which data sets may be useful for different types of applications and provide consumers, healthcare providers, or communities. It also provides examples of how open data has already been used.
This document discusses how web 2.0 tools can be used in healthcare for purposes like staying informed, medical education, collaboration, managing diseases, and sharing data for research. It provides examples of how RSS feeds, podcasts, search tools, and online communities allow medical professionals and the public to access medical information and resources. The document also describes how patients can become "e-patients" by using the internet to gather health information and manage their conditions, and how tools like personal health records and electronic health records fit into the model of "Health 2.0".
National Academies Press Communications and Tech for Violence Prevention Work...Cat Meurn
This document summarizes a workshop on using communication and technology for violence prevention. The workshop brought together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and funders to discuss how new communication platforms can transform violence prevention efforts. Speakers addressed methodological considerations for these platforms, their potential to help reduce health disparities, and how to effectively frame violence prevention messages. The workshop aimed to spur multisector collaboration on innovative approaches to prevent interpersonal and self-directed violence globally.
Project Lazarus is a secular, non-profit organization that provides technical assistance to community groups and clinicians throughout North Carolina and beyond to prevent drug overdoses. It uses a five-step approach: 1) building community knowledge and coalitions, 2) epidemiologic monitoring, 3) prevention, 4) rescue, and 5) program evaluation. The organization works to reduce supply, demand, diversion and harm from prescription drug abuse through community awareness, strategic planning, and harm reduction programs.
The document describes the National Academies Press, which publishes books from various National Academies organizations. It provides information about accessing books from the press, including downloading PDFs for free, reading books online for free, exploring research tools, and being notified of new publications. It also provides customer service contact information and details about purchasing printed books and PDFs.
K Bobyk - %22A Primer on Personalized Medicine - The Imminent Systemic Shift%...Kostyantyn Bobyk
This newsletter discusses various topics related to science and healthcare. It provides information on free smartphone apps that can help with work, personalized medicine and the shift towards more tailored healthcare, the science and policy around marijuana, potential for an NIH equipment library, and a conference for NIDDK fellows. The conference will feature keynote speakers and discuss various research topics, with the goal of networking and career development for fellows.
The document summarizes the experiences of AJ Rosario during the first year of a public health informatics fellowship at the CDC. It provides background on Rosario and describes two key projects conducted during the fellowship: 1) mapping laboratory test names from IHS sites to standardized LOINC codes, and 2) developing a web-based tool called ID-Web to provide clinical quality feedback on HIV, STD, and hepatitis care to IHS providers. The projects aimed to improve data sharing and quality of care through use of informatics and have expanded to additional IHS sites.
3 Round Stones at the New England Health Datapalooza Oct 3, 20123 Round Stones
3 Round Stones' co-founder Bernadette Hyland discusses a new mobile application that uses federal open government data about weather and healthcare to improve management of chronic health conditions including asthma and COPD.
Medicine and the United States Governmenthuberannaj
The document provides a history of the involvement of the United States government in medicine and public health from 1798 to present day. It establishes several key agencies and developments, including the establishment of the Public Health Service in 1902, the creation of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in 1953, and the National Institutes of Health in 1930 which is now located in Bethesda, Maryland and focuses on biomedical research. The National Library of Medicine, located within the NIH, is described as the world's largest medical library with over 9 million items and a focus on biomedical informatics.
Workshop - Disaster Health Information Sources: The BasicsRobin Featherstone
This document provides an overview of resources for disaster health information. It describes a training session that covers locating peer-reviewed literature, grey literature, surveillance data and tools from organizations like NLM, CDC and WHO. The document discusses classifying disaster-related topics in subject headings and evaluating sources. It also demonstrates NLM's WISER, REMM and CHEMM applications for hazardous materials, radiation and chemical incidents. Finally, it explores using social media, apps and alerts to stay updated on disaster health issues.
The Joint Commission establishes National Patient Safety Goals to improve safety and reduce risks of harm in healthcare settings. One such goal is targeted medication management to prevent errors like administering the wrong drug. Meeting safety goals requires systems to reliably identify patients, clearly label medications, and check for allergies and interactions. Reducing medication errors improves outcomes and is a priority for quality improvement.
Harnessing the Power of Infectious Disease Information with a Relational Data...Jay Brown
This document discusses harnessing infectious disease information using a relational database. It notes that infectious diseases are a major global public health issue and outlines how a relational database can help organize vast amounts of infectious disease knowledge into easily searchable tables. Key information on diseases, symptoms, transmission and more can be indexed and linked together so practitioners can quickly generate differential diagnoses and get details on specific diseases. The presenter argues this type of knowledge mapping and decision support system can help control and eliminate infectious diseases worldwide.
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This document discusses the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' efforts to promote the availability and use of health data. It outlines various health data resources that are available for use in applications and services. These include data on providers, clinical trials, diseases, and health expenditures. It also describes how some organizations are making this data more actionable for consumers, providers, and communities. Finally, it discusses policies aimed at further promoting data sharing and the annual Health Data Palooza event to showcase innovations using these data sources.
The document provides information about library resources available through the NSU HPD Library for medical residency programs, including many that have mobile apps. It summarizes several point-of-care medical databases and clinical decision tools that are accessible via apps, such as UpToDate, DynaMed, AccessMedicine, VisualDx, and others. Interlibrary loan accounts are not automatically provided for clinical affiliates. The library homepage and contact information are provided for accessing full library services and resources.
Webinar: Innovations in Mobile Health: Highlights and Future DirectionsHHS Digital
Mobile health (mHealth) refers to the use of mobile technologies like mobile phones and tablets for health services and information access. The document summarizes key mHealth activities within the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including the formation of text messaging and mobile application task forces. It provides examples of HHS-supported mHealth tools like health texting programs and mobile apps. The document also discusses important issues for future mHealth development such as defining mHealth, scaling successful pilots, regulation, privacy, and funding mechanisms.
Despite spending far more on medical care than any other nation and despite having seen a century of unparalleled improvement in population health and longevity, the United States has fallen behind many of its global counterparts and competitors in such health outcomes as overall life expectancy and rates of preventable diseases and
injuries.
A fundamental but often overlooked driver of the imbalance
between spending and outcomes is the nation’s inadequate investment in nonclinical strategies that promote health and prevent disease and injury population-wide, strategies that fall under the rubric of “population
health.
The document outlines an agenda for a presentation on building better laboratories. The presentation will discuss project roles and definitions, and provide examples of thinking like a user, including engaging maintenance staff in design, cleanliness perceptions, means and methods, BIM value, hoteling concepts, commissioning integration, and always seeking new solutions. The purpose is to explain key concepts for a successful lab project from a builder's perspective and identify what end users and facility managers should know and expect.
Yale University has transformed its former pharmaceutical campus into a research hub known as Yale West Campus. The 136-acre campus contains over 1.6 million square feet of research labs, administrative offices, and specialty storage facilities. Yale aims to establish interdisciplinary institutes that bring together faculty from across the university to work on challenges in health, environment and energy. The director of research technology discusses challenges in integrating the new campus, developing its identity and vision, and planning state-of-the-art research facilities. Several case studies highlight how old buildings have been repurposed and new centers designed to foster collaboration among researchers.
The document summarizes the role and activities of the Director of Research Technology (DoRT) at Yale University. It discusses how DoRT supports research by managing shared research instrumentation, facilitating relationships with faculty and vendors, assisting with facilities planning, and providing other services. It also gives examples of DoRT's work, such as acquiring and inventorying lab equipment from a new research campus and providing a 5-stage process for integrating new faculty into the research environment at Yale within 1 year.
The document summarizes OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200. It outlines the purpose and definitions of key terms to ensure chemical hazards are evaluated and communicated. It describes requirements for written hazard programs, labels, safety data sheets, and employee training. It provides details on hazard classification and the changes made to harmonize with the global standard including new definitions, pictograms, and safety data sheet format.
The document discusses a new Chemical Hazard Use Authorization (CHUA) online application that will allow principal investigators to register high hazard chemicals and obtain Hazard Control Plans. The CHUA aims to provide predictable and effective management of high-risk materials through cooperative management between campus entities, promotion of active safety management, rigorous oversight and accountability, and tools to help safely manage high-risk activities.
The document describes a technique called Lab-HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis) for identifying and assessing hazards associated with chemical synthesis in a research laboratory. Lab-HIRA involves identifying hazards using data on the physical, chemical and health properties of reactants and reactions. Once hazards are identified, appropriate risk minimization measures can be implemented. The document provides examples of how Lab-HIRA classifies hazard data and identifies hazardous characteristics and reaction types.
Using transparency to increase awareness of chemical hazardsDIv CHAS
This document summarizes a study on how to make chemical hazard information on the internet more useful for researchers and workers at universities. It tested the relevance, compatibility, and accessibility of various chemical safety websites using ratings from students and laboratory staff. Websites from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), New Jersey Right to Know program, and International Chemical Safety Cards were rated most highly. The study found that for chemical safety sites to be useful, they need relevant and easily accessible content, as well as high search engine rankings like on Google.
Chemistry involves exposure to hazardous chemicals, but exposure can be managed by keeping it below recognized limits and informing workers of risks. While universities produce chemists for industry, government, and academia, textbooks often omit teaching students how to safely handle concentrated acids/bases and toxic chemicals. This misses opportunities to explain dilution, hazard assessments, risk evaluations, and safe waste disposal. Instructors should introduce concepts like hazard, risk management, and chemical substitution to help students respect chemical risks and safely handle hazardous materials as future professionals.
This document discusses lessons learned from designing an interactive safety training course. It covers how people learn, including the difference between working and long-term memory. It also presents models for instructional design, like the ROPES model of review, overview, presentation, exercise and summary. Specific techniques are discussed like varying activities every 20 minutes and interacting every 8 minutes. The document concludes by outlining the implementation of safety lessons for different chemistry courses.
This document summarizes a presentation on challenges and solutions for research operations at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. It discusses defining an operations philosophy focused on directly supporting research. It also addresses developing a team approach with expertise at all levels, from subject matter experts to local support staff. Finally, it outlines taking a plan-based approach to focus areas to continuously improve operations while keeping research progressing efficiently.
The document discusses the role of managing the interface between research organizations and teams involved in designing, constructing, and moving facilities. It focuses on minimizing research downtime by having a research representative embedded throughout the process to facilitate efficient planning, communication, and timely resolution of conflicts. The role involves listening to researcher needs, balancing those with flexibility, and negotiating communication between all parties.
This document discusses the challenges and solutions for research operations at a premier aerospace and defense company that works with high-risk energetic materials. It outlines the organizational structure, business challenges including budget constraints, and technical challenges of working with explosives and propellants. Solutions discussed include organizational checks and balances between research and operations, implementing hazard recognition and risk management processes, taking a lifecycle approach with operational discipline, using tracking tools, and ensuring leadership engagement. Recent successes highlighted effective planning and preparation, establishing new processes safely, and growing business lines.
This document discusses fire codes and chemical limits for scientific facilities. It provides examples of how infrastructure affects maximum allowable quantities of hazardous materials. Specifically, it compares a 1950s facility with one constructed in 1999. The older facility had inadequate fire barriers and a single chemical control area, limiting it to lower quantities. The newer facility has proper fire barriers and 10 separate chemical control areas, allowing storage of much greater amounts divided among the areas. The document emphasizes that chemical storage limits depend on the occupancy classification, safety features of the building, and requirements of the building and fire codes.
Developing effective safety training for a changing audienceDIv CHAS
The document discusses developing effective safety training for a changing audience. It notes that effective training incorporates visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning modalities and encourages active learning. Examples of training methods discussed include instructor-led training using objectives, worksheets, and demonstrations, as well as online or computer-based training using video, audio, and interactivity. The goal is to develop training that meets different learning needs and engages learners through problem-based scenarios.
Princeton University has rigorous lab safety training requirements for all individuals working in its over 600 laboratories. The training includes a 3-hour classroom session covering topics like health hazards, emergency procedures, and risk assessment. Undergraduate science majors must complete this training, as well as additional in-lab training, to ensure they are prepared to work independently in future research projects. Graduate students also receive mandatory safety training tailored to their programs. The goal is for all laboratory workers to have a strong base of safety knowledge no matter their role at the university.
Using transparency to increase awareness of chemical hazards.pptxDIv CHAS
This document summarizes a study on how to make chemical hazard information on the internet more useful for researchers and workers. The study tested how 35 participants rated the relevance, compatibility and accessibility of various chemical safety websites in responding to hypothetical chemical exposure scenarios. Websites from government agencies like ATSDR and NIOSH rated highly according to these criteria. The findings suggest that for chemical safety information online to be truly useful, sites need relevant and easy-to-understand content as well as high searchability in engines like Google.
This document discusses efforts to improve chemical safety culture at Texas Tech University's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry following a laboratory explosion in 2010. It provides background on Texas Tech University and the chemistry department. It then outlines the response to the explosion, which included reorganizing safety committees, requiring safety training and personal protective equipment, and increasing regulatory oversight of laboratories. It describes additional changes made by the chemistry department such as implementing peer safety reviews, developing incident reporting processes, and emphasizing safety in graduate education and faculty evaluations. Finally, it discusses lessons learned about the challenges of ensuring chemical safety culture.
Safety culture and academic laboratory accidentsDIv CHAS
The document summarizes Miriam Weil's research on safety culture in academic laboratories. It details accidents that occurred at UCLA, Northwestern, and Dartmouth and how each institution addressed laboratory safety after the incidents. Weil conducted interviews and literature reviews to analyze the key elements of safety culture. Her research identified management commitment to safety, communication of safety information, and trust as the three most critical values of an effective safety culture.
This document describes a hazard identification and risk analysis (Lab-HIRA) technique for chemical research laboratories. The Lab-HIRA technique involves identifying hazards of planned chemical syntheses using data on reactants, reactions, and experimental conditions. This includes assigning hazard indices to discrete property values and characteristic hazards. Once hazards are identified, appropriate risk minimization measures can be implemented. The document provides examples of applying the Lab-HIRA technique to sample chemical properties, characteristics, reaction types, and conditions.
Chemistry involves exposure to hazardous chemicals, but exposure can be managed by keeping it below recognized limits and informing workers of risks. While universities produce chemists for industry, government, and academia, textbooks often omit teaching students how to safely handle concentrated acids/bases and toxic chemicals. This misses opportunities to explain dilution, hazard assessments, risk evaluations, and safe waste disposal. Instructors should introduce concepts like hazard, risk management, and chemical substitution to help students respect chemical risks and safely work with hazardous materials as future chemists.
Cell Therapy Expansion and Challenges in Autoimmune DiseaseHealth Advances
There is increasing confidence that cell therapies will soon play a role in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, but the extent of this impact remains to be seen. Early readouts on autologous CAR-Ts in lupus are encouraging, but manufacturing and cost limitations are likely to restrict access to highly refractory patients. Allogeneic CAR-Ts have the potential to broaden access to earlier lines of treatment due to their inherent cost benefits, however they will need to demonstrate comparable or improved efficacy to established modalities.
In addition to infrastructure and capacity constraints, CAR-Ts face a very different risk-benefit dynamic in autoimmune compared to oncology, highlighting the need for tolerable therapies with low adverse event risk. CAR-NK and Treg-based therapies are also being developed in certain autoimmune disorders and may demonstrate favorable safety profiles. Several novel non-cell therapies such as bispecific antibodies, nanobodies, and RNAi drugs, may also offer future alternative competitive solutions with variable value propositions.
Widespread adoption of cell therapies will not only require strong efficacy and safety data, but also adapted pricing and access strategies. At oncology-based price points, CAR-Ts are unlikely to achieve broad market access in autoimmune disorders, with eligible patient populations that are potentially orders of magnitude greater than the number of currently addressable cancer patients. Developers have made strides towards reducing cell therapy COGS while improving manufacturing efficiency, but payors will inevitably restrict access until more sustainable pricing is achieved.
Despite these headwinds, industry leaders and investors remain confident that cell therapies are poised to address significant unmet need in patients suffering from autoimmune disorders. However, the extent of this impact on the treatment landscape remains to be seen, as the industry rapidly approaches an inflection point.
Our backs are like superheroes, holding us up and helping us move around. But sometimes, even superheroes can get hurt. That’s where slip discs come in.
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Muktapishti is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made from Shoditha Mukta (Purified Pearl), is believed to help regulate thyroid function and reduce symptoms of hyperthyroidism due to its cooling and balancing properties. Clinical evidence on its efficacy remains limited, necessitating further research to validate its therapeutic benefits.
8 Surprising Reasons To Meditate 40 Minutes A Day That Can Change Your Life.pptxHolistified Wellness
We’re talking about Vedic Meditation, a form of meditation that has been around for at least 5,000 years. Back then, the people who lived in the Indus Valley, now known as India and Pakistan, practised meditation as a fundamental part of daily life. This knowledge that has given us yoga and Ayurveda, was known as Veda, hence the name Vedic. And though there are some written records, the practice has been passed down verbally from generation to generation.
One health condition that is becoming more common day by day is diabetes.
According to research conducted by the National Family Health Survey of India, diabetic cases show a projection which might increase to 10.4% by 2030.
Local Advanced Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex Sys...Oleg Kshivets
Overall life span (LS) was 1671.7±1721.6 days and cumulative 5YS reached 62.4%, 10 years – 50.4%, 20 years – 44.6%. 94 LCP lived more than 5 years without cancer (LS=2958.6±1723.6 days), 22 – more than 10 years (LS=5571±1841.8 days). 67 LCP died because of LC (LS=471.9±344 days). AT significantly improved 5YS (68% vs. 53.7%) (P=0.028 by log-rank test). Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: N0-N12, T3-4, blood cell circuit, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells-CC and blood cells subpopulations), LC cell dynamics, recalcification time, heparin tolerance, prothrombin index, protein, AT, procedure type (P=0.000-0.031). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and N0-12 (rank=1), thrombocytes/CC (rank=2), segmented neutrophils/CC (3), eosinophils/CC (4), erythrocytes/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), stick neutrophils/CC (8), leucocytes/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (error=0.000; area under ROC curve=1.0).
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1. NLM’s Free Downloadable, Online, and Smartphone
Tools for First Responders and Others.
Part 1: WISER (Wireless Information System for
Emergency Responders)
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National Institutes of Health
Also:
Adjunct Associate Professor, Biomedical Informatics Department, F. Edward
Hébert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
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Photo courtesy of Cesar Bandera, Ph.D. New Jersey Institute of Technology
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3. U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM)
NLM’s Mission: Collect, organize, and disseminate health-
related information.
World’s largest biomedical library
Millions of items in collection
Services: PubMed, MedlinePlus and many others
Several hundred million searches of PubMed each year
Articles from several thousand journals indexed monthly
Research and Development
Biomedical informatics and communications
Relatively new focus (within Specialized Information
Services): Disaster information
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4. NLM Disaster and Emergency Response
Tools
Wireless Information System for Emergency
Responders (WISER) --- released about eight
years ago
Chemical Hazards Emergency Medical
Management (CHEMM) --- released in
mid-2011
Radiation Emergency Medical Management
(REMM) --- released about four years ago
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5. http://disaster.nlm.nih.gov/
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6. http://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov/
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7. NLM’s challenges
Need to compile authoritative, trustworthy information
Information needs to meet the needs of the users
Users need to have access when and where they need it
Users need easy access, e.g., during emergencies
Information evolves
Ways to deliver and access the information evolve
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8. Wireless Information System for
Emergency Responders (WISER)
www.wiser.nlm.nih.gov
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9. WISER - Strategic Objectives
Easy to use, intuitive
Information tailored to the specific needs and roles
of 1st responders, HazMat, EMS, & 1st receivers
Reliable, complete, and trustworthy information
Unknown substance identification capabilities
Provide a platform that can be expanded to support
other emergency response needs
Rich, stand-alone capability with enhanced
connected (wireless) capabilities
Cross-platform, multi-device architecture
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10. WISER Platforms – A Little History
Palm Pilot Pocket PC
Laptop
August 2011
Android Blackberry iPhone
WebWISER
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11. Download as a standalone application on:
Microsoft Windows PCs
Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch devices
Google Android devices
Windows Mobile devices
BlackBerry devices (Internet connectivity
needed)
Palm OS PDAs
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12. WebWISER
With Internet connection, use Web browser
to access same functionality of standalone
WISER
Supports PC and other browsers, including
on BlackBerry, iPhone, and Android devices
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13. WISER Basics
Either you know what you’re dealing with…
… or you don’t!
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14. Examples of Recent Announcements
March 1, 2012: Version 2.0 WISER for iPhone/
iPod touch available
January 19, 2012: Protective distance mapping
for WebWISER available
August 24, 2011: Version 1.0 of WISER for
Android available
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15. WISER for iPhone/iPod touch 2.0
What’s new?
WISER's popular Help Identify Chemical capability
is now available on the iOS platform.
Use WISER's protective distance mapping feature
on your iPhone or iPod touch.
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16. WISER for iPhone/iPod touch 2.0 includes:
Fully featured implementation of Help Identify
Chemical
Identify using physical properties, signs/
symptoms, categorization, NFPA placards, and
transportation containers
Can save a help identify search for later recall and
freely search the result list using any identifier
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17. Identify and validate an unknown chemical based
on the following criteria:
• Physical properties of the substance gathered by
observation or sensors
• Signs and symptoms of victims of exposure
• Categorize a substance, such as a substance used in a
meth lab or a flammable substance
• Hazard values from NFPA 704 placards
• Transportation identification, including DOT placards,
type of road trailer, and type of rail car
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18. “Help Identify” Unknown Chemical
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21. As of March 1, 2012, WISER for iPhone/iPod
touch 2.0 is now available.
What’s new?
WISER's popular Help Identify Chemical capability
is now available on the iOS platform.
Use WISER's protective distance mapping feature
on your iPhone or iPod touch.
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22. Visualize protective distance data for a given substance
directly on your iPhone or iPod touch
Track both current position and the location of a plotted
protective distance area
WISER must have permission to use location services to
track your current location
Accuracy of this capability is affected by the capabilities
of device (note that not all iOS devices include a GPS)
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26. CBRNE Information in WISER
~420 Chemical Agents
~20 Radiological Agents
CDC Category A Biological Agents
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27. WISER
Training, updates, and 24/7 accessibility
Training materials can be downloaded
WISER email list keeps users updated
WebWISER accessible 24/7 if Internet
available
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28. WISER Training Materials
Ready-made material for hazmat training on the use of
WISER
Scenario-based “modules”
MS PowerPoint slides (with embedded Video &
screen shots)
Instructor Guides/Scripts
Student Handouts
Can be changed by trainer to suit specific needs
Overturned tanker, mall bomb, mobile meth lab, and
warehouse scenarios
Available online at wiser.nlm.nih.gov
Single download
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29. Tools
Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
Triage flowchart
Radiation Events
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30. Coming Soon to WISER
Univeral (iPad) support
Help identify, tools, and protective distance mapping
for WISER for Android
Biological agent additions (e.g., H1N1)
Enhanced ERG integration
Protective distance mapping enhancements
and more!
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31. How to stay informed
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Bethesda, MD USA
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