WISER Discontinuation

Effective today, February 28, 2023, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) has discontinued the Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (WISER) website and applications.  Users will still be able to access and utilize installed copies of WISER desktop and mobile applications; however, application data will no longer be updated by NLM.  WISER was an excellent … Read more

Essential Status During COVID-19 Pandemic

MET-Chem, Inc. has been deemed an essential business in accordance with the “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce” advisory list issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and U. S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 11-20, Maintaining Maritime Commerce and Identification of Essential Maritime Critical Infrastructure Workers, dated … Read more

New NFPA References

The following NFPA Fact Sheets have just been released: NFPA Fact Sheet: Marine Industry & Shipyard Hot Work NFPA Fact Sheet: Marine Industry & Shipyard Confined Space Entry & Work These resources define hot work, discuss confined spaces and the recognition, evaluation, and control of hazards presented by these, outline when a Marine Chemist is … Read more