Who is this article for?

Users needing to perform actions on multiple containers.

Bulk Function permissions are required.

Bulk functions let authorised users perform actions on multiple containers at once. This eliminates repetitive edits, speeds up updates, and ensures consistency, especially valuable in large operations or high-turnover environments.

This article explains where you can access the available bulk functions.

1. Using bulk functions

To use bulk functions:

1. Go to Chemical Inventory.
2. Tick the containers you want to manage.
3. Open the Bulk Actions menu.
4. Select a bulk function.
5. Follow the on-screen prompts.

2. Available bulk functions

2.1. Bulk Edit

Update shared container details in one step.

Editable fields include:

• Location
• Department
• Primary User
• Location Notes
• Container Comments
• Temperature
• Storage Pressure
• Container Type
• WPC Activity
• Status

Example

An EHS team at a university updates storage temperature and hazard activity for all peroxide-forming chemicals before summer shutdown.

2.2. Bulk Barcode

Generate a multi-page PDF with barcodes and container details. Ideal for relabeling projects, onboarding new labs, or adding RFID/scanner tracking.

Example

A manufacturing plant prints updated barcodes for flammable liquid drums after relocating them to a new storage area.

2.3. Bulk Transfer

Move containers to another Principal Investigator (PI) or location.

You can find more information in our article on transfers.

Example

A construction site manager transfers all adhesives from one storage unit to another ahead of a new project phase.

2.4. Bulk Transition

Move containers to another Principal Investigator (PI) or location, with added safety acknowledgement.

You can find more information in our article on transitions.

Example

A biotech lab transitions hazardous gas cylinders to a new PI, requiring formal hazard acknowledgement before transfer.

2.5. Bulk Dispose

Dispose of multiple containers in a single workflow.

Example

An EHS lead in manufacturing disposes of expired corrosives after a quarterly safety audit.

2.7. Bulk Hazard Label

Create a PDF with:

• Barcode
• Chemical Name
• CAS Number
• Hazard Pictograms

Example

An industrial site safety officer prints updated labels for all oxidisers to comply with OSHA secondary container labeling rules.

2.8. Initiate Waste Req

Integrates with waste management software to generate Waste Requisition IDs for selected containers.

You can find more information on this feature in our article on initiating a waste requisition.