Locations

Lab Belay's Location Management system provides hierarchical organization of your facilities, buildings, and laboratory spaces.

Overview

The location management module helps you organize your laboratory facilities in a logical hierarchy, from individual rooms to entire campuses or geographic regions.

Key Features

Hierarchical Organization

Multi-level location structure (Campus → Building → Floor → Room)
Flexible hierarchy to match your organization
Parent-child relationships and inheritance
Geographic and administrative groupings

Location Tracking

Physical addresses and coordinates
Contact information and personnel
Access controls and security protocols
Emergency procedures and contacts

Resource Management

Equipment assignments by location
Chemical storage by facility
Personnel assignments and access rights
Maintenance and service territories

Location Hierarchy

Organizational Levels

Regions - Geographic areas or divisions
Campuses - Major facility complexes
Buildings - Individual structures
Floors - Building levels or zones
Rooms - Individual laboratory spaces

Location Attributes

Physical characteristics and specifications
Safety ratings and compliance status
Utility connections and capabilities
Environmental monitoring and controls

Management Features

Location Administration

Create and modify location hierarchies
Assign location administrators and contacts
Set location-specific policies and procedures
Manage access permissions and restrictions

Resource Assignment

Assign equipment to specific locations
Track chemical storage by facility
Monitor personnel assignments
Schedule maintenance by location

Reporting and Analytics

Location utilization reports
Safety compliance by facility
Resource distribution analysis
Cost allocation by location

Integration

Integration with lab management for space assignments
Connection to equipment tracking for location-based views
Chemical inventory organization by storage location
Task management with location-specific activities