Lab Belay is a comprehensive laboratory management platform designed specifically for scientific research facilities. Our system provides integrated solutions for chemical inventory management, equipment tracking, safety compliance, and recurring maintenance tasks.

What Makes Lab Belay Unique?

Automated Safety Calculations

Lab Belay automatically calculates and aggregates safety ratings using industry-standard protocols like NFPA 704 and GHS classifications. This ensures your lab maintains proper safety compliance without manual calculation errors.

Intelligent Chemical Management

Our two-tier chemical system separates master catalog data from customer-specific instances:

• Global Chemicals: Master catalog with complete safety data sheets, NFPA ratings, and regulatory information
• Customer Chemicals: Your specific inventory linked to labs with quantities, locations, and expiration tracking

Smart Equipment Tracking

Similar to chemicals, our equipment system provides:

• Global Equipment: Master specifications, manuals, and maintenance procedures
• Customer Equipment: Your owned instances with maintenance history, calibration schedules, and location tracking

Laboratory Organization

• QR Code Integration: Each lab space has unique QR codes for instant access to information
• Aggregated Safety Ratings: Automatic calculation of lab-wide safety ratings based on chemicals present
• Space Management: Track capacity, utilization, and environmental conditions

Key Benefits

🔬 For Laboratory Managers

• Real-time visibility into all lab operations
• Automated compliance tracking and reporting
• Streamlined maintenance scheduling
• Comprehensive safety oversight

👩‍🔬 For Research Teams

• Quick access to chemical and equipment information via QR codes
• Automated task assignments and reminders
• Mobile-friendly interface for field use
• Integrated safety calculations

🏢 For Organizations

• Multi-lab management from a single platform
• Regulatory compliance documentation
• Usage analytics and reporting
• Scalable across multiple facilities

Core Modules

Chemical Inventory System

• NFPA 704 and GHS safety data management
• Automatic SDS retrieval and updates
• Expiration tracking and notifications
• Location-based inventory organization

Equipment Management

• Comprehensive equipment databases
• Maintenance scheduling and tracking
• Calibration record management
• Warranty and service history

Task & Compliance Management

• Recurring maintenance tasks
• Compliance deadline tracking
• Work order generation and assignment
• Performance analytics and reporting

Safety & Compliance

• Automated safety calculations
• Regulatory compliance tracking
• Emergency response information
• Audit trail and documentation

Getting Started

Ready to explore Lab Belay? Here are the recommended next steps:

1. Getting Started Guide - Complete setup and configuration instructions
2. Tasks Overview - Learn about the task management system
3. Chemical Management - Understanding the chemical inventory system
4. Equipment Tracking - Equipment management best practices
5. Lab Management - Setting up and organizing your laboratory spaces

Technical Architecture

Lab Belay is built with modern, scalable technologies:

• Frontend: Next.js 15 with React 19 and TypeScript
• Backend: FastAPI with Python and PostgreSQL
• Authentication: Clerk for secure user management
• UI Framework: Shadcn/ui with Tailwind CSS
• Deployment: Vercel (frontend) and GCP Cloud Run (backend)

Support & Resources

• Documentation: Comprehensive guides for all features
• Video Tutorials: Step-by-step training materials
• API Documentation: Developer resources and integration guides
• Support Portal: Direct access to our technical support team

Lab Belay combines powerful functionality with intuitive design to create a laboratory management system that grows with your research needs.