>> The newly developed Mobile NIOSH Pocket Guide has many new
features and improvements for both iOS and Android devices.
The enhanced features allow access to the full NIOSH library
of common workplace chemicals without the need
for an internet connection.
Improved functionality and viewing in both portrait and
landscape views, on smaller mobile screens.
Split screen views for tablets with persistent collapsible
chemical information sections and categories,
as well as condensed information which provides more efficient
use of white space.
Pinch and Zoom content views.
Transfer chemical information to other applications by dragging
and dropping on iOS devices,
or copy and paste from an Android.
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Searchable bookmarks and history,
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and a simplified Help system.
The NIOSH Pocket Guide also has enhanced
accessibility features such as Voice Assistance, enlarged text
and color contrast.
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>> Android devices allow for magnified content views,
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and an anchored search bar when scrolling through chemical
information fields.
The iOS version features collapsible chemical lists,
and enlarged tab icons when using larger text sizes.
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The NIOSH Pocket Guide’s new features and improvements make
it easier than ever to access information on the go
and in the field.
Now let’s take a look at how easy it is to use the
Mobile NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards.
First, let’s search for a chemical.
In the Search bar enter a chemical name, the CAS number,
the RTECS number, or the DOT number.
As you enter characters in the Search bar the app will present
you with a list of possible matches.
Tapping on your choice will bring up a table that presents
all the information in the Pocket Guide for that chemical.
If you don’t want to see all the information, you can tap on
“Preferences” to choose which fields you want to see.
You can start by tapping on “Unset All” at the top of the
list to deselect all of the fields.
Then tap next to each field you want to see.
Tap on the Chemical Flask icon in the footer to return to the
chemical details view.
Now you see only the fields that you selected.
Your preferences are saved over user sessions, so each time you
display the Chemical Details view you see the same fields.
To change your preferences at any time,
tap on the Preferences icon, and change your preferences by
selecting or deselecting fields.
You will see only your selected preferred information for any
chemical you select.
If you deal with this chemical a lot, you can Bookmark it by
tapping on the Bookmark icon in the header.
A Bookmark Added dialog box will open up.
Tap OK to add the chemical to your Bookmarks.
When you come back to use the app again, you don’t have to
search for that chemical again.
Tap on the Bookmark Tab in the header.
This will bring up an alphabetical list of all your
Bookmarked chemicals.
Just tap the chemical name to call up the information.
Let’s look closer at the Chemical view.
You’ll see several types of collapsible chemical information
sections and categories.
You can collapse any of the sections and categories by
tapping the down arrow next to the section name.
Open the section back up by tapping the now right pointing
arrow again.
The collapsed or opened settings you select will apply to any
other chemicals you search for.
Several sections may contain links to external resources
such as “NIOSH and OSHA Measurement Methods” and “IDLH”.
These will only be available if you have an
active internet connection.
Tap on the link to leave the app and access these external
resources in your device’s browser window.
When you’re done with the external link close the browser
window and return to the App by tapping the icon
on your Home Screen.
The app includes all chemical information and appendices in
the paper version of
The NIOSH POCKET GUIDE to Chemical Hazards,
so you can use them offline.
Tap on the ABOUT icon in the footer, to see a list of the
appendices, and tap on an Appendix.
After you have read the Appendix tap DONE
to return to the ABOUT page.
Tap on “Help” for tips
on Using and interpreting the application.
Tapping on the Chemical Flask icon in the footer will take you
back to the last chemical viewed.
Tap on “Chemicals” in the Header to return to the Chemicals Home
page to search for another chemical
on smaller mobile screens.
Once your device is set up and you become familiar with the app
functions, you can enjoy the convenience of the
MOBILE NIOSH POCKET GUIDE app.
We’re already working on the next version,
so if you have any suggestions, please let us know.
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