July 1, 2012
WISER for iOS 3.0, a universal app for Apple iOS devices, is now available. This new release adds native support for the iPad in addition to support for the iPhone and iPod touch. Take a look at these new features:
- Search WISER's full set of known substances on the iPad.
- Employ WISER's popular Help Identify Chemical capability on the iPad.
- Use WISER's protective distance mapping feature on your iPad.
- Various updates for iPhone/iPod touch devices
March 1, 2012
WISER for iPhone/iPod touch 2.0 is now available.
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WISER's popular Help Identify Chemical capability is now available
on the iOS platform. 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
- the ability to 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
- Use WISER's protective distance mapping feature on your iPhone or iPod touch. Visualize the areas likely to be affected during the first 30 minutes after a substance is spilled or released on a live map. The Department of Transportation's Emergency Response Guidebook is the source of WISER's protective distance data.
January 19, 2012
Take a quick look at some of the most significant changes we've made to WebWISER in this release:
- Protective distance mapping
- Many miscellaneous user interface enhancements
August 24, 2011
WISER is now available for Android devices. Take a look at these features of this exciting new WISER release:
- Leverage WISER's full database of chemical, biological, and radiological substances from your Android device. Search WISER's full list of known substances.
- Take advantage of WISER's new simplified search. Seearch by name or ID using a single, integrated search field.
- Browse WISER substances by category.
- Track your recent substance history.
Look for updates to WISER for Android in the coming months, including the addition of WISER's powerful Help Identify feature and full suite of tools.
See more information on this release.
March 8, 2011
Take a quick look at the most significant changes we've made to WISER in our 4.4 release:
- WISER for Windows rolls out a new, interactive Chemical Reactivity capability
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- Starting with an initial substance, create your own mix of chemicals
- View an overview of potential hazards
- Delve into the detailed reaction behind each hazard or gas produced
- 19 new substances introduced, including substances in the news such as Crude Oil, Corexit 9500, and Corexit 9527
- All WISER platforms include data updates based on the latest Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), Radiation Event Medical Management (REMM), Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) for biological agents, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Acute Exposure Guideline Levels (EPA AEGLs) content.
- Many miscellaneous usability improvements and fixes
July 19, 2010
WISER is now available for BlackBerry devices. New features in this release:
- Quick online access to WISER's full database of chemical, biological, and radiological substances.
- Easy access to WISER's Help Identify capability.
Note: This release requires connectivity to the internet either through your mobile phone carrier or Wi-Fi.
June 9, 2010
WISER is now available for Apple's iPhone and iPod touch devices. Note that this release is also compatible with the Apple iPad. Take a look at these features of this exciting new WISER release:
- Leverage WISER's full database of chemical, biological, and radiological substances from your iPhone or iPod touch. Search WISER's full list of known substances.
- Take advantage of WISER's new simplified search. Seearch by name or ID using a single, integrated search field.
- Browse WISER substances by category.
- Track your recent substance history.
Look for updates to WISER for iPhone/iPod touch in the coming months, including the addition of WISER's powerful Help Identify feature and full suite of tools.
See more information on this release.
May 22, 2010
The WISER team hosted a training event and booth at the IAFC Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference in Baltimore, MD.
NLM's WISER, REMM, and soon CHEMM: What you should know (and use) in 2010
March 3, 2010
WISER was discussed and demonstrated during the California Air Response Planning Alliance webinar conducted on March 3rd.
August 21, 2009
Take a quick look at some of the most significant changes we've made to WISER in this release:
- WISER for Windows has a new and improved user interface.
- All WISER platforms include data updates based on the latest Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), Radiation Event Medical Management (REMM), Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) for biological agents, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Acute Exposure Guideline Levels (EPA AEGLs) content.
- Many miscellaneous usability improvements and fixes.
November 19, 2009
The WISER team conducted a training event at the Chemical Casualty Medical Response Management Training and Demonstration conference in Pasadena, CA.
September 9-10,2009
The WISER team attended The Continuing Challenge Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Workshop in Sacramento, CA
December 4, 2008
Take a quick look at some of the most significant changes we've made to WISER in this release:
- Map Protective Distance Data1
- Identify Chemicals by Transport2
- View Biological Agent Imagery2
- Improved Results List Grouping2
- Printing Support for ERG Tool1
- Improved Help Identify Unknown user interface for Windows Mobile
- Four new substances:
- p-Cresol (CAS RN 106-44-5)
- Dicrotophos (CAS RN 141-66-2)
- Acrylamide (CAS RN 79-06-1)
- Ethyl Acetate (CAS RN 141-78-6)
- Data updates based on the latest HSBD, REMM, CIDRAP (biological agents), and EPA AEGL content
- Account for ERG 2008 errata
- Many miscellaneous user interface enhancements
1WISER for Windows only 2Not available with WISER for Palm OS
May 29, 2008
WebWISER has been updated to increase compatibility with the iPhone.
April 25, 2008
Version 4.1 of WISER has been released. New features in this release include:
- Integration of the 2008 update of the Emergency Response Guidebook
- ERG Tool enhancements
- Support for 64-bit Windows platforms
- Section 508 compliance for WebWISER users with disabilities
- Other miscellaneous fixes and improvements