I contend that using the word 'ALL' in any directive should
require a license.
For a barcode system to earn its way, the inventory database
needs to be robust. The most information you should need to include on the bar code
would be stock ID, Location, and (maybe) date of acquisition. You could
concatenate that info as ####BBRRCCSSMMYY (BldgRmCabinetShelfMonthYear) from an
Excel spreadsheet and mail merge it to Avery labels with a free barcode
font…but, what does that gain you unless your database is already doing what
you want it to do with keyboard input? Look at barcode scanners as being
nothing more than automatic keyboards.
If you are managing quantities that compel you to look to
inventory automation, look at ChemSW's (www.chemsw.com)
CISPro. It supports barcode labeling. I'm sure Jon Webb or one of the other
product support specialists would be glad to give you a tour.
Best regards,
JSBonnell
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List [mailto:dchas-l**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU] On Behalf Of George Walton
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 15:20
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Bar code tool
As part of a chemical
safety / environmental compliance project, we were hired to put bar code labels
on ALL containers in over a dozen laboratories across the US. Some
major problems the client had that were not answered included:
-
Is a case
of aerosol cans a “container” or is each can a “container”? What if the
usage is approximately one can per day? Should this be on the inventory
as a “laboratory” chemical?
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On some
standards in ampoules, the smallest bar code label still obscured critical
information on the ampoule label. How do you attach the label to the
container? Same question applies to containers that are kept a lower than
room temperatures – adhesive labels will not adhere.
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What are
you going to do with the information – HazComm, RCRA, fire plans, etc.?
What level of detail is required? Do you want to know if the facilityhas
the material or if a specific PI or other researcher has the material? Do
you need to know the room, the cabinet or drawer, or the shelf?
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Whowill
maintain the system? If shipping/receiving personnel attach the label,
will that affect material handling time from the loading dock to the using
facility?
Bottom line – we can
see only problems, not solutions.
Good luck andbe
safe.
George Walton
Reactives Management
Corporation
1025 Executive Blvd.,
Suite 101
Chesapeake, VA
23320
Office:
757-436-1033 Fax: 757-548-2808
From: DCHAS-L Discussion
List [mailto:dchas-l**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU] On Behalf Of Beth Welmaker
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 9:31 AM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Bar code tool
Hello All,
I am looking for an inexpensive way to generate barcode labels
to inventory chemicals.
Does anyone have a recommendation for an easy way to print these
labels or a good software you would recommend?
Thank you!
Beth Welmaker, CCHO, MS
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Translating Research Into Health
11350 SW Village Parkway - Third Floor
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
772-345-4826
Website:
www.vgti-fl.org
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