From:
Jeffrey Lewin <jclewin**At_Symbol_Here**MTU.EDU>
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Re: [DCHAS-L] Stockroom Security
Date:
Aug 16, 2022 14:32 UTC
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In addition to inventory management, financial management, and chemical regulatory rules, a huge challenge with "open" stock rooms is the chemicals they accumulate when a lab no longer needs/wants them. We've had several departments with big bills when we cleaned out "legacy" chemicals for disposal - especially those opened and were dropped off for reuse, but of course nobody trusts them so they just buy new stuff.
Jeff
Here's a question that I received and would like the feedback and suggestions of the listserv. Thanks ... Jim
I am the lab/stockroom manager for Chemistry and have maintained a secure stockroom now for the past 10 years. We have a new department chair and he wants to give access to all permanent, visiting, and adjunct faculty. I feel that this is a mistake but have to give evidence to support my reluctance of open access. Is there any regulations that I can quote about securing the stockroom? I know at one time Homeland Security sent an e-mail to our CPO and other CFOs about securing these areas. Any assistance you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
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