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Task 3: Data Storage
The LIMS system is used primarily as a reporting tool where users can enter
information about a test sample, such as the inspection number, the batch of
material it was extracted from, the date, time, location etc.
The LIMS system holds the details of the sample and the information pertaining to
where the sample is. As the sample moves through the testing process, the LIMS
system can be updated so that users where each sample is at any time. The tracking
of a sample can be performed by entering the sample number into the system and
manually entering the location or by using barcodes. When a sample is initially
entered into the system, the LIMS can print a barcode label with the unique sample
number.
Type of data Why is should be entered in
LIMS
COSHH Records This data is essential to be entered in LIMS to
ensure awareness of health and safety
issues with substances being used in the
organisation.
Scientific data In any scientific workplace it is vital to be able to
safely store and then retrieve scientific data
generated by that workplace and also data from
other sources (scientific literature, for example).
Scientific Apparatus Records It is important that you enter Scientific
Apparatus Records data such as date of
purchase, maintenance
data and schedules for maintenance to help
care for the apparatus.
Waste Disposal Records This data should be entered in LIMS to show
what and how much waste is produced and
how it is disposed of.
Health and Safety checks Health and safety checks data are very
important and they should be entered in LIMS
to show that health and safety is being
monitored and to hold accident reports
if necessary.
Training Records Training records are essential to know the level
Task 3: Data Storage
The LIMS system is used primarily as a reporting tool where users can enter
information about a test sample, such as the inspection number, the batch of
material it was extracted from, the date, time, location etc.
The LIMS system holds the details of the sample and the information pertaining to
where the sample is. As the sample moves through the testing process, the LIMS
system can be updated so that users where each sample is at any time. The tracking
of a sample can be performed by entering the sample number into the system and
manually entering the location or by using barcodes. When a sample is initially
entered into the system, the LIMS can print a barcode label with the unique sample
number.
Type of data Why is should be entered in
LIMS
COSHH Records This data is essential to be entered in LIMS to
ensure awareness of health and safety
issues with substances being used in the
organisation.
Scientific data In any scientific workplace it is vital to be able to
safely store and then retrieve scientific data
generated by that workplace and also data from
other sources (scientific literature, for example).
Scientific Apparatus Records It is important that you enter Scientific
Apparatus Records data such as date of
purchase, maintenance
data and schedules for maintenance to help
care for the apparatus.
Waste Disposal Records This data should be entered in LIMS to show
what and how much waste is produced and
how it is disposed of.
Health and Safety checks Health and safety checks data are very
important and they should be entered in LIMS
to show that health and safety is being
monitored and to hold accident reports
if necessary.
Training Records Training records are essential to know the level
