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Top 8 EHS iPhone Apps Pt. 3

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Top 8 EHS iPhone Apps Pt. 3

7 Comments 15 March 2010

Part 3 of this public service for EHS Professionals.  Again, I’m here to help, we all NEED iPhones…Click here to read Part 1 and Part 2

Today in Part 3 of the 3 Part series on the Top iPhone Apps for the EHS Professional, we will be looking at the Top 8 iPhone Safety Apps for the EHS Professional.  Again, please note that I do not make any money off the links.

Here they are in Alphabetically Order

1.  Title: Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations – Labor

Price: $19.99

The Scoop: Safety Standards on the go.

iTunes Rating: 5

Reviewers Feedback: Expensive but a great amount of information, also has email functionality.

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/title-29-code-federal-regulations/id325718582?mt=8&uo=6

2.  Title: Emergency Response Guidebook

Price: $0.99

The Scoop: This app is derived from the Department of Transportation Emergency Response Guidebook.

iTunes Rating: 3

Reviewers Feedback: Good information, but a few bugs to be worked out.

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/emergency-response-guidebook/id317261848?mt=8&uo=6

3.  Title: HazRef 2008

Price: $3.99

The Scoop: In addition to material transportation information, HazRef 2008 also provides easy access to all 61 emergency response guides found in the US government’s “Emergency Response Guide 2008″ manual as well as a visual database of common DOT placards organized by hazard class, a glossary of hazardous material terms and other useful features.

iTunes Rating: 4.5

Reviewers Feedback: Reviewers say this is a must have for First Responders.

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hazref-2008/id306654573?mt=8&uo=6

4.  Title: NFPA 1600

Price: FREE

The Scoop: The 2007 edition of NFPA 1600: Standard for Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs.

iTunes Rating: 3.5

Reviewers Feedback: Good information and resource guide, and people want more NFPA documents.

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nfpa-1600/id321307306?mt=8&uo=6

5.  Title: OSHA Compliance Checklist

Price: $0.99

The Scoop: A checklist of topics to address as an EHS Professional.  Please note the checklists are not detailed workplace evaluations on each topic.

iTunes Rating: 1 (One review the best I can tell)

Reviewers Feedback: The individual was disappointed that the app did not included detailed inpection checklists for each topic. (I still think there is some value here)

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/osha-compliance-checklist/id359420068?mt=8&uo=6

6.  Title: Safety 101

Price: $3.99

The Scoop: Safety 101 is a technical dictionary for academics, students and practitioners in the fields of safety, health and risk.

iTunes Rating: No Ratings

Reviewers Feedback: None yet – I find this interesting in that this app tries to further the discussion on terms in the world of EHS.

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/safety-101/id348530760?mt=8&uo=6

7.  Title: St. John Ambulance First Aid

Price: $3.99

The Scoop: The best First Aid app – (note – after hours of research and testing – this is the first aid app I recommend )

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

8.  Title: USW Safety

Price: FREE

The Scoop: MSDSs and an electronic flip through NIOSH Pocket Guide of Chemical Hazards

iTunes Rating: 3

Reviewers Feedback: Great free information!

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/usw-safety/id327458795?mt=8&uo=6

So there they are, the Top iPhone Apps for the EHS Professional.  Please let me know what your boss says with this undeniable information proving you need an iPhone.

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Top 8 EHS iPhone Apps Pt. 2

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Top 8 EHS iPhone Apps Pt. 2

No Comments 14 March 2010

Part 2 of this public service for EHS Professionals.  We all NEED iPhones…Click here to read Part 1 and Part 3

Today in Part 2 of the 3 Part series on the Top iPhone Apps for the EHS Professional, we will be looking at the Top 8 iPhone Health Apps for the EHS Professional.  Again, please note that I do not make any money off the links.

Here they are in Alphabetically Order

1.  Title: Health Tips 1000

Price: FREE

The Scoop: 1000+ health tips to review and share.

iTunes Rating: 3

Reviewers Feedback: It’s free and has some good info.

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/health-tips-1000/id327671535?mt=8&uo=6

2.  Title: iRelax Melodies

Price: FREE

The Scoop: Soothing sounds and music to help relax, go to sleep, or reduce stress.

iTunes Rating: 3.5

Reviewers Feedback: People love this app, lots of sounds and features for a free app!

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/irelax-melodies-sleep-meditation/id314498713?mt=8&uo=6

3.  Title: Medscape

Price: FREE

The Scoop: This app includes extensive clinical reference with thousands of images and videos, extensive drug reference with over 7,000 generic, brand, and OTC drugs, drug interaction checker, medical news, CME/CE activities, physician directory, and more.

iTunes Rating: 3.5

Reviewers Feedback: Physician loves this as a reference guide, a great reference for EHS professionals as well.

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/medscape/id321367289?mt=8&uo=6

4.  Title: My Medical

Price: $2.99

The Scoop: This apps is a medical history database

iTunes Rating: 4.5

Reviewers Feedback: Reviewers state this is the best personal medical record information app.

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-medical/id347860026?mt=8&uo=6

5.  Title: St. John Ambulance First Aid

Price: $3.99

The Scoop: The best First Aid app (Note – after hours of research and testing – this is the first aid app I recommend).

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

6.  Title: Stress Check

Price: FREE

The Scoop: This is a stress test with a series of questions to help you manage your stress.

iTunes Rating: 2.5

Reviewers Feedback: People like this app and the ability to focus in on specific areas of stress.

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stress-check/id330049595?mt=8&uo=6

7.  Title: StretchZ

Price: $0.99

The Scoop: A stretching routine for those on the go.

iTunes Rating: 3

Reviewers Feedback: People like this because it is a simple and effective 10 minute routine.

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stretchz/id294322619?mt=8&uo=6

8.  Title: WedMD Mobile

Price: FREE

The Scoop: Medical info on demand.

iTunes Rating: 3.5

Reviewers Feedback: Good general info but not for emergencies.

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/webmd-mobile/id295076329?mt=8&uo=6

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

Tomorrow I will post Part 3 with the Top 8 iPhone Safety Apps for EHS Professionals.  Stay Tuned!

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Top 8 EHS iPhone Apps Pt. 1

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Top 8 EHS iPhone Apps Pt. 1

No Comments 10 March 2010

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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