New processes and procedures will be introduced to support the chemical tracking system, including a centralized chemical receiving area managed by EHSS. Chemical Receiving staff will barcode and add the chemicals to a lab’s inventory prior to delivering them to the laboratories
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Chemical Receiving Q&A
When will centralized chemical receiving start?
The current plan is to commence centralized chemical receiving in July 2021. More specific information on the start date and plans for chemical receiving will be shared as they are finalized.
What is the plan for centralized chemical receiving?
The plan is to establish a Chemical Chemical Receiving (CCR) area where laboratory chemicals will be delivered to prior to being distributed out to the laboratories. The CCR will be located in Lyman Hall and managed by Environmental Health and Safety Services staff. EHSS staff will receive laboratory chemical deliveries at the CCR area, barcode the chemical containers received, enter the information into the chemical inventory tracking system, and then provide same day delivery of the chemicals to the labs.
Will laboratory supplies and non-chemical materials be delivered to Chemical Receiving?
No, lab supplies, biologicals and other non-chemical materials and items will continue to be delivered directly to the laboratories and/or departments. Only laboratory chemicals will be delivered to the chemical receiving area.
Will biologicals be delivered to Chemical Receiving?
No, lab supplies, biologicals and other non-chemical materials and items will continue to be delivered directly to the laboratories and/or departments. Only laboratory chemicals will be delivered to the chemical receiving area.
Will Chemical Receiving open the chemical containers?
Chemical Receiving staff will not open chemical containers. They will open the shipping box containing the container to barcode it, but they will not open the chemical container.