The Top 8 Workplace Safety Apps

Smartphones are very common today and as some people use them to check their emails, text their friends and view websites, many others are using their gadgets for other functions among them, to get weather reports, play games, read news and safety. Here is a look at the top workplace safety apps that you can have in your smartphone.

Too Loud?
This app gives answers to maintain your hearing healthy. It is a very useful app for people working in busy, noise-filled surroundings like manufacturing and heavy industrial facilities, cafeterias, farms and concerts. Too Loud? utilizes color to let you immediately know if noise levels have got to an unhealthy level.

Online-MSDS
This app provides instantaneous access to the industry-leading information base of Safety Data Sheets. It allows you to save an unlimited SDSs number to your personal “binder” assisting you respond fast to any dangerous material emergency. You can share the complete SDSs by email, fax, text, Facebook or Twitter.

Dangerous Goods Manual
This app is perfect for emergency responders and it helps you to identify dangerous materials and offers Emergency Response Intervention (ERI) cards on first actions for fire fighters. No internet connection is required to use this app.

OSHA Heat Safety Tool
This workplace safety app utilizes available weather information to protect people who work extended hours in hot conditions. Once you have this app, your smartphone will display heat as well as safety risk to outdoor personnel with reminder to drink adequate fluids, know what should be done in an emergency and schedule breaks.

EHS Audit and Inspection Tool
This app offers over 500 checklists and templates for a wide range of inspections, which includes ISO, OSHA, crane inspection and medical device standards. You can capture pictures, audio and video; generate reports in PDF, Excel, Word and CSV; customize templates; and sync your reports to WikiChecklists for team collaboration.

Pocket First Aid and CPR from the American Heart Association
This app features 34 videos, 46 clear illustrations as well as informative articles and it provides step-by-step tips for many first-aid procedures and CPR. Besides, you can manage personal medical data for several people and utilize the first aid kit checklist for ensuring your kit is wholly stocked with all essential supplies.

NIOSH Lifting Calculator
This app makes NIOSH’s calculation in both standard and metric measurements and represents the certified professional ergonomists’ effort. You can evaluate existing as well as proposed lifting conditions so as to determine the RWL (Recommended Weight Limit) for a particular task or job.

PhoneGuard Premium
This app is very useful of all workplace safety apps and is available by subscription and it gives you one year of safeguard from your own temptation to become a distracted driver. PhoneGuard senses when the vehicle is moving and prohibits emailing, texting as well as web browsing, while still permitting emergency calls such as 911. Separate controls for auto-reply, speed control and override are also provided.

Crane Operator Hand Signals
This app gives users access to every necessary crane hand signal in both Spanish and English. All signals included are compliant with OSHA’s Cranes plus Derricks Standard revealed graphically so operators can speedily reference the suitable signal for every command.

Tim is a tech blogger interested in software and app development, SEO and game design. During the day he writes code for INX Software and their Occupational Health and Safety software.

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Top 5 Apps For Girls

Want to know what the top 5 apps are that every woman should have?  Whether you are a  a disorganised mess or simply want to keep all your appointments and dates in one place, here are the top five apps that all women should have.

Women have a lot of things they have to sort out. From business appointments and childcare to yoga sessions and drinks with friends, there are a lot of things to balance out. But fear not, help is at hand and yes, there is an app for that.

Find My iPhone
Always misplacing your iPhone? Well now there is an app to help you find it.  Losing your phone is probably something that has happened to you more than once, and hopefully by now you have taken out mobile phone insurance to soften the blow, but finding it can be easy.  Find My iPhone uses GPS co-ordinates to help you get reunited with your phone once again.

Textalyzer
Is your exes phone number still on your phone? Do you find that after one too many cocktails you think its a good idea to text him? Well, not with Textalyzer.  This sneaky little app means that you can create a ‘Don’t text’ list which stops you from sending a text to anyone on that list.  If you try to send a text you will have to complete a series of quizzes and puzzles first.  If you fail, which you probably will, then the app will save your text message for 12 hours.  That way you can press send if it still seems like a good idea the next morning.

Notonthehighstreet.com
Ever wondered what to buy your boyfriend’s mum for her birthday?  Or your boss?  Well, the www.notonthehighstreet.com gift finder app makes finding and purchasing presents easier than ever.  You can even add special events to the app.  Chances are you will probably find something so lovely that you will want to keep it for yourself.

cab4me
Finding a cab at stupid-o’clock can be a chore you can do without.  But cab4me will use your GPS location to find the nearest cab to you. Be street wise and always call a cab.

Evernote
The notepad that is already on your phone is probably not quite good enough for the modern woman.  Which is why Evernote was invented.  This handy little app means that you can add text, voice and photo notes to your handset. Making life so much easier.

Circle of 6
This is a really great app for women as it is there to help keep you safe.  It allows you to choose six people that you can add to your circle, hence the name.  If you find yourself in a dangerous situation then you don’t need to call round and let everyone know or shout for help. When time is of the essence you can simply alert your six friends or family as well as the emergency services.  It will send them all a message as well as give them your GPS location. Be safe, not sorry.

Bill Turner is an out and out techie, loving all gadgets and filling his house to the brim, even his dog has an electric food bowl.

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Best Free Chat Apps For IPhone & IPad Of The Week

Social media chatting and video calls have become increasingly popular lately. However, there is one major problem with some of them. What if you're on the go and only have your iPhone or iPad with you? You can't be expected to lug around a giant computer or laptop everywhere now can you? If you love chatting with your friends, but are tired of the same old humdrum text messages and computer chatting, try out some of the best free chat apps for the iPhone and iPad.

Zinzzchat
This amazing app allows you to connect with friends in family in lots of different ways. You can send unlimited text messages, videos and photos, but that's not all. Try using their video notes and group chat features. This way your whole family is on the same page! You can have multiple accounts per service with Zinzzchat and it will even send you notifications to your e-mail when you receive anything new.

Skype
How could Skype not make the list? With access to Skype on computers, the iPhone and the iPad, it's a great tool to be aware of everything that's happening no matter where you are. You can receive instant messages, phone calls, video calls, and share photos. The best part, Skype lets you call land lines and mobile phones easily, even if the person on the other end isn't signed up.

eBuddy Messenger
With this great app, you can chat on multiple different platforms. It is literally like bringing all your social media chat rooms into one big party. This app works with AIM, Facebook, Myspace, Hyves, Yahoo and many other messengers. You receive new message alerts, can see when someone is typing back to you, engage in group chats and even shake the phone to send a buzzer to someone else!

IMO Instant Messenger
For the simple person in you, that just need a little magic here and there, try IMO Instant Messenger. Without all the pizza, IMO brings you the ability to send personal messages, group messages, and share photos to all your favorite people.

SnapChat
SnapChat is hilarious, sad and amazing all wrapped in one. When sending a message you take a picture or video of yourself or your message and send it on its way with a small caption. This way, your friends and family will feel like they are right there with you. You also have you own contact book and the app saves who you talk to the most dubbing them your "best friends."

Avocado
Avocado is a great little invention for personal relationships. If you want to get closer to your honey then avocado is the right app for you. With only being able to message to one other person, there's no getting in trouble with the Mrs. You can also send pictures and personalized emoticons! There are also other features like shared to do and shopping lists. These are great because once someone marks something off, it immediately goes to the others phone.

So whether you want group chatting, or something a little more romantic, there is bound to be a great free chat app out there for you!

Matt Southern is a marketing, communications and public relations professional. Follow in Google +.

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