Working with Hazardous Item Codes (WHAZ)
Hazard codes identify hazardous items and indicate if special storage and/or handling is required. You assign a Hazard code to an item in Work with Item/SKUs.
In this chapter:
• Work with Hazard Codes Screen
How to display this screen: Enter WHAZ in the Fast path field at the top of any menu or select Work with Hazardous Item Codes at a menu.
Field |
Description |
Code |
A code that identifies the hazard type. Numeric, 2 positions; optional. |
Description |
The description of the hazard code. Alphanumeric, 40 positions; optional |
Screen Option |
Procedure |
Create a new code |
Select Create to advance to the Create Hazard Code Screen. |
Change a hazard code |
Select Change for a hazard code to advance to the Change Hazard Code screen. At this screen, you can change any information except the hazard code. See Create Hazard Code Screen for field descriptions. |
Delete a hazard code |
Select Delete for a hazard code to delete it. Note: You can delete a code even if it is assigned to an item. The next time you maintain the item, a message similar to the following indicates that the hazard code assigned to the item does not exist: Hazard not found. |
Display a hazard code |
Select Display for a hazard code to advance to the Display Hazard Code screen. You cannot change any information on this screen. See Create Hazard Code Screen for field descriptions. |
Purpose: Use this screen to create new hazard codes.
How to display this screen: At the Work with Hazard Codes Screen, select Create.
Field |
Description |
Code |
A code used to categorize an item as a hazardous material that requires special storage and/or handling. You can assign hazard codes to an item through Work with Item/SKUs. Numeric, 2 positions. Create screen: required. Change screen: display-only. |
Description |
The hazardous materials description. Alphanumeric, 40 positions; required. |
Class |
A class of hazardous materials such as flammable or radioactive. These codes are assigned by the Department of Transportation (DOT). The Class field is used for information and reporting only. Alphanumeric, 15 positions; required. |
Label type |
The type of label that should be produced for this type of hazardous material. The label identifies the hazardous item as flammable or radioactive to warehouse personnel or shippers. The Label type field is used for information and reporting only. The system will not automatically print a label. Alphanumeric, 15 positions; required. |
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WHAZ OMSCS 18.1 April 2019 OTN