https://rio.ucsf.edu

Your login is the same for your other RIO and UC Learning Center account(s).

No - Do not share your login / password with others, as it is tied to your biological authorizations, radiological authorizations, and your personal safety training records. If you wish to have others input / edit the laboratory’s chemical inventory, they should be added as a Coordinator or Alternate Coordinator on the Online Chemical Inventory database.

You have not been assigned as a PI or Lab Coordinator. Only the Principle Investigator and assigned Lab Coordinator(s) may access a lab’s records. Contact your PI, Lab Manager, or the database Administrator ([email protected]) to have your name added.

If you are a new PI, your laboratory must be added to the database by the Administrator.

Your lab coordinator does not have a UC Learning Center account. Sign up for a UC Learning Center / RIO account. 

No - Due to design constraints, only PI’s and Lab Coordinators can view the chemical inventory at this time. viewing rights for all lab members is planned for implementation at a later date.

The information on the database is currently outdated. It is each laboratory’s responsibility to update their chemical inventory.

No - Any spreadsheet from an external source will require significant reformatting to ensure the data columns match our database’s organizational structure. This also increases the potential for introducing errors into the database (incorrect chemical names, inconsistent units of measurement, etc.)

No - Each PI has a specific Chemical Unit number. Chemicals assigned to that number are independent of other laboratory’s chemicals, regardless of location.

No - The database handles each Inventory Unit as a separate lab. If there a specific need for separation of Inventories, such as clinical / non clinical, contact the database Administrator at [email protected]

Compressed gasses volumes are based on cylinder size, pressure, and type of gas. We have provided the most common gas / cylinder arrangements in the initial launch, but are still building the database to include the more unusual combinations. If your gas or cylinder size is not on the pick list, email the Administrator using the link at the bottom of the page ([email protected]). Include the name / chemical make up of the gas, dimensions and pressure of the cylinder.

The database has several variations of the same chemical to cover common names. Try searching by proper name or CAS number. If your chemical cannot be found, contact the database Administrator using the link at the bottom of the page ([email protected]). Include as much information as you can regarding the chemical (name, CAS number, physical state, hazardous properties, etc). Only the database Administrator can add new chemicals to the database. This is to ensure consistency and accuracy of the information.

Yes - Using the ‘Chemical Inventory Search’ function located on the Chemical Inventory Unit Detail page.

Yes - A user defined fillable field is available for each individual compound in your inventory. This is accessed through the path: Home > Inventory Unit List > Inventory Unit Details > Location Inventory List > Chemical Inventory Details.

This information may be viewed through the Chemical Inventory Search (Home > Inventory Unit List > Inventory Unit Details > Chemical Inventory Search), or the Print Inventory function under the Location Inventory List.

You must first add the new location to your Inventory Unit before you can transfer items to that room.

Yes – If you wish to include custom locations within the lab, such as a cabinet or shelf, you may enter this data into the User Information fields provided on the Chemical Inventory Item Details page.

Yes - The chemical inventory hierarchy is based on Inventory Unit > Location > Chemical. Each chemical needs to be accounted for in its respective physical location.

No – The RUA and CSA programs are separate and have their own accounting methods.

For additional questions, please contact the Administrator at: [email protected]