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Top 8 EHS iPhone Apps Pt. 1

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Top 8 EHS iPhone Apps Pt. 1

Consider this a public service for EHS Professionals.  I know we all NEED iPhones to do our jobs, and now you will have the documentation to prove it to your boss.

Today I start a 3 Part series on the Top iPhone Apps for the EHS Professional.  I want to give proper detail for Apps in the Environmental, Health, and Safety areas so, since E is first in EHS we will kick it off with the…drum roll please…Top 8 iPhone Environmental Apps for the EHS Professional.  Please note that I do not make any money off the links, this is just my unbiased opinion based on my research and testing.

Here they are in Alphabetically Order

1.  Title: AQMD

Price: FREE

The Scoop: If you live in the urban portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties or in the OC this App is for you.  It covers Air Quality, Clean Air Tips, News, Events, Alternate Fuel Locations, Carbon Footprint Details, and Smoking Vehicle Reporting.

iTunes Rating: 4.5

Reviewers Feedback: Positive feedback – impressed with information available in the App.

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aqmd/id358859718?mt=8&uo=6

2.  Title: EPA and CEQ Regulations (Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations – Protection of Environment)

Price: $19.99

The Scoop: Have the complete text of Title 40 CFR at your fingertips

iTunes Rating: 4.5

Reviewers Feedback: Reviewers love having the info on the go.

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/epa-ceq-regulations-title/id325701983?mt=8&uo=6

3.  Title: Green Meter

Price: $5.99

The Scoop: Computes vehicle’s power and fuel usage; evaluates driving to increase efficiency.  Use this to evaluate drivers in your company vehicle fleet giving real time feedback on driving efficiency.

iTunes Rating: 3.5

Reviewers Feedback: People love it and one person claims an increase of 1.5 mpg.

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/greenmeter/id289973918?mt=8&uo=6

4.  Title: iRecycle

Price: FREE

The Scoop: Find recycling locations and provides green news

iTunes Rating: 3

Reviewers Feedback: People love being able to find recycling locations close to them.

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/irecycle/id312708176?mt=8&uo=6

5.  Title: LEED® Green Associate Flashcards

Price: $4.99

The Scoop: 352 LEED Exam Prep Flashcards

iTunes Rating: 3

Reviewers Feedback: Great information and access to an instructor to answer questions from the flashcards.

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id336473499?mt=8&uo=6

6.  Title: MeterRead

Price: $.99

The Scoop: Tracks energy consumption.

iTunes Rating: 2.5

Reviewers Feedback: An app that has potential by bringing awareness to energy usage, but needs a few tweaks including an updated user interface.

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id294158423?mt=8&uo=6

7.  Title: MyAirQuality

Price: FREE

The Scoop: Detailed tracking of air quality conditions for locations throughout the U.S.

iTunes Rating: 2.5

Reviewers Feedback: Recommended for tracking multiple locations.

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myairquality/id319886165?mt=8&uo=6

8.  Title: St. John Ambulance First Aid

Price: $3.99

The Scoop: The best First Aid app

iTunes Rating: 5

Reviewers Feedback: Very helpful and well done first aid app, includes illustrations as well.

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/st-john-ambulance-first-aid/id347574230?mt=8&uo=6

Did I miss any?  What’s your favorite Environmental App?

Next week I will post Part 2 with the Top 8 iPhone Health Apps for EHS Professionals.  Click here to read Part 2 and Part 3

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