HazComWriter README

Welcome to the HazComWriter computer program, Version 3.1.3. This version requires an Internet connection to install.

!!!NOTE: Make sure to export your chemical list from the Chemical List Dialog prior to installing new version so that the entire chemical list can be imported into Version 3.1.3.  

To install HazComWriter 3.1.3, run the setup.exe install program, and follow the instructions.

Fixes/Changes/updates for 3.1.3 include:
	- Appends * to file name in title bar when there are unsaved changes to current file.
	- Files are all saved in the MyDocuments\HazDB folder.
	- Updated help files.
	- Improved the import and export option on Chemical List dialog: HazComWriter data files (*.dta) or previously exported chemical lists (*.csv) to import.  
	- Improved Text. If older text is opened, please review before printing to ensure the text 
          that was entered corresponds with the printout. For example: The the Safety director is
          responsible-- A double "the" will be printed.
	- Improved tabbing order on the chemicals form.
	- Improved installation
	- Ability to switch between MSHA and OSHA formats on the fly for File/New or File/Open.
	- Fixed logic bugs in File/Save As. 
Fixes/changes in version 3.1.2 include:
	- correct printing of the chemicals after sorting by column in the Chemical List dialog
	- fix to printing bug to allow use of printers beside default printer
	- field heading correction in Chemical List dialog: "Case Number" replaced with "CAS No."
Fixes/changes in version 3.1.1 include:
	- Update fixes a bug in the OSHA document print routine. 
	- Combines both HazCom Helper versions into one tool, thereby avoiding confusion on which one to use. 
	- New "sort" utility allows a user to sort Appendix A (list of hazardous chemicals) by chemical name, CAS number, location, or manufacturer. 
	- Export of the chemical list (Appendix A) in Excel format.

HazComWriter does not contain any proprietary, third-party software.

Scan date: March 9, 2010. This product has been scanned for known viruses and other malicious code with the following product(s) (Symantec Endpoint Protection Version: 11.0.4202.75, March08, 2010, r57), which were the most current commercially available versions as of the date of scanning indicated above, and is certified to be free of known malicious code, as long as the package seal has not been broken. However, we encourage you to scan it again before you use it. If there is a problem with this product, please contact the Office of Mine Safety and Health Research email box at (OMSHR@cdc.gov). 

The Digital Signatures for HazComWiter 3.1.3 are
	setup.exe = 18bb6c7a9642826ff1b382e51a824a8c.  
	HazComWriter 3.1.3.msi = 1dbdc1b31a6603939f1a842de22fb6aa.
	
To check this copy of the software, simply run MD5KeyGen.exe.

Further technical information on the derivation, scope, limitations, and use of HazComWriter can be found in the Help file included with program.

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Disclaimer of Liability Clause

This NIOSH developed software is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind including express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. By acceptance and use of this software, which is conveyed to the user without consideration by NIOSH, the user expressly waives any and all claims for damage and/or suits for personal injury or property damage resulting from any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages, or damages for loss of profits, revenue, data or property use, incurred by you or any third party, whether in an action in contract or tort, arising from your access to, or use of, this software in whole or in part.

No further development or upgrades for this software is planned. Any questions concerning this product can be directed to the Office of Mine Safety and Health Research email box at (OMSHR@cdc.gov).