Calendar of Events

SIS staff will be available at these meetings and conferences.

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Disaster Information Management Research Center

3/8/2012
WISER 2.0 for iPhone/iPod touch is now available

WISER 2.0 for iPhone/iPod touch is now available. Use the Help Identify Chemical capability to identify and validate an unknown chemical based on the criteria 1) physical properties of the substance gathered by observation or sensors, 2) signs and symptoms of victims of exposure, 3) the ability to categorize a substance, such as a substance used in a meth lab or a flammable substance, 4) hazard values from NFPA 704 placards, and 5) 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 to see the likely affected areas during the first 30 minutes after a substance is spilled or released.

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Environmental Health & Toxicology

2/13/2012
Mobile TOXNET

Improved mobile access to TOXNET now available.

1/24/2012
TOXMAP now includes TRI 2010 data

TOXMAP now includes the 2010 Toxics Release Inventory data (TRI)

12/12/2011
TOXMAP: Learn about toxic chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing

TOXMAP now provides information on the toxic chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing. Companies involved in hydraulic fracturing are not currently required to report to the US EPA Toxics Release Inventory Program and so are not represented in TOXMAP. However, TOXMAP provides information on many of the most toxic chemicals used.

10/11/2011
Funeral Home Location Added to Tox Town

Funeral home employees are exposed to a number of health and safety concerns. Visit the new location page to learn about possible employee exposure to various chemicals, including formaldehye and solvents, and bloodborne pathogens.

09/06/2011
New Enviro-Health Links page Developing and Using Medicines for Children

Developing and Using Medicines for Children provides links to resources that can help researchers, medical professionals and parents provide effective medicines and administer them safely. The links include information about pediatric drug development, clinical trials, and existing laws and regulations.

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General Announcements

 

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HIV/AIDS Information

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REMM - Radiation Emergency Medical Management

 

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TOXNET and Beyond Class

TOXNET and Beyond Class Schedule

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WISER - Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders

The latest news about WISER.

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News Archive

Visit the News Archive for earlier announcements.

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