The ChemManager+ module ties a robust chemical tracking system with an enhanced purchasing tool to aid in safety and risk mitigation. This tool for managing chemicals–used by research, instructional, safety and risk staff–integrates with ShopUW+.
In March 2022, the ChemManager+ Project Team began design and configuration. In June and July, the team engaged end-users in testing. The module was deployed August 22 at UW-Milwaukee (4 pilot departments), UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Oshkosh as part of the Wave 1 project installation.
November 7, 2022 is the next go-live wave of comprehensives launching ChemManager+. This wave includes UW-Green Bay, UW-River Falls, and UW-Stout. The project team has been working with the campus leads in preparing the campus for go-live.
The final wave of comprehensives is scheduled to go-live on January 30, 2023. This includes UW-Eau Claire, UW-La Crosse, UW-Platteville, UW-Parkside, UW-Superior, and UW-Whitewater. Kickoff sessions with the designated campus leads will take place before the end of October 2022.
About ChemManager+
Benefits
This new tool will help us better manage our chemical inventory from purchase to disposal. ChemManager+ provides critically needed functionality to support the work of research, instructional, safety and risk staff by allowing users to:
- Determine what chemicals are available in the lab
- Track and manage inventory at the location/container level
- Have an automated calculation of default expiration dates for listed materials
- Sort chemicals by hazards for safety and compliance with applicable safety regulations and building codes
- Use barcodes and scanner technology to facilitate labeling, tracking and reconciliation
- Readily access safety data sheets
- Search by supplier catalogs, available inventory, and chemical structure simultaneously
Users
- Research community
- Teaching & instructional community
- Environment, Health & Safety staff
- ShopUW+ System support staff
- Risk Management
- Purchasing Agents/Buyers
Deployment target dates
- Wave 1: August – October 2022 — Milwaukee, Stevens Point, Oshkosh, Madison (8 pilot labs only), River Falls, Green Bay, Stout
- Wave 2: November 2022 – January 2023 — Eau Claire, Superior, La Crosse, Platteville, Whitewater, Parkside
Assistance using ShopUW+
We are currently working to resolve accessibility barriers in ShopUW+. To learn about the accessibility and usability of ShopUW+, go to ShopUW+ — Accessibility and Usability Information KB.
If you need accessibility assistance, want to report an accessibility barrier, or if you are having difficulty using ShopUW+ or any of the training materials, email uwsaproblemsolvers@support.wisconsin.edu.