WISER (Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders) is a mobile application designed to assist first responders in hazardous material incidents.
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.
- Spanish translations are now available for limited ERG-specific content (ERG guide page and most protective distance data) only.
- Fire-specific scenario data can now be plotted on protective distance maps.
- Added many small fixes and updates across all WISER platforms.
The ERG 2020 is now available!
French translations are now provided for limited ERG-specific content (ERG guide page and most protective distance data) only. Spanish translations for this content are coming soon.
The transportation search criteria (placards, rail cars, and road trailers) for WISER's Help Identify Chemical tool has been refreshed and updated.
APIs have been updated, enhancing compatibility with newer devices.
Added many small fixes and updates across all WISER platforms.
Sharing and collaboration is now available
Added more than 60 new substances
Various improvements to WISER search functionality to make it more accurate and flexible
Protective distance improvements
PubChem data updates
Many small updates and improvements
Sharing and collaboration is now available
Added more than 60 new substances
Various improvements to WISER search functionality to make it more accurate and flexible
Protective distance improvements
PubChem data updates
Many small updates and improvements
The application now provides details regarding each WISER release.
Detailed bibliographies are now available for much of the substance data within WISER.
Added many smaller updates and bug fixes.
Added the Fourth Generation Agents substance record and reference material.
Added the ASPIRE (Algorithm Suggesting Proportionate Incident Response Engagement) prototype decision aiding tool and PRISM (Primary Response Incident Scene Management) guidelines to WISER.
Updated the use and display of data bibliographies.
Implemented OS compatibility updates
Added many smaller updates and bug fixes.
- Added GHS classification information for applicable substances.
- Fixed the compatibility issue with Android Pie.
- Fixed issues with installation under certain multiple profile scenarios.
- Removed inadvertent and unnecessary permission requests.
- Other small fixes and updates.
Major data updates (CHEMM 2.0 reference material and substance data, new AEGL data from the EPA, the latest Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB) content)“Point into the Wind” feature added for devices that support a compass.
The search algorithm has been completely revisited and upgraded.Full ERG 2016 integration. WISER for Android includes the full ERG 2016, including the ability to provide detailed mapping of table 3 materials and the ability to access the ERG materials directly from the WISER search results.Data updates, including an important update of the WISER's Hazardous Substances Data Bank information as well as updates to the REMM and CRW content.
