SOP Title-Operation and Cleaning of Pass Box
- OBJECTIVE
To lay down the procedure for operation and cleaning of pass box.
- SCOPE
This SOP is applicable for operation and cleaning of pass box in Microbiology Lab.
- RESPONSIBILITY
- QC Executive and above shall be responsible for Implementation of this procedure.
- QC Head / designee shall be responsible for compliance of this procedure.
- PROCEDURE :
- Precautions :
- Check the cleaning status of pass box.
- Do not switch ON the UV light during opening the door.
- Operation of Pass Box
- Switch ON the main supply, the UV light inside the pass box will automatically switch ON.
- Only one side door shall be opened whenever transfer the material to LAF area through the pass box.
- Switch off the main supply of pass box after completion of work.
- After completion of work clean entire inner and outer surface of pass box with 70% IPA.
- UV lamp burning hour’s record shall be maintained as per annexure.
- UV lamp shall be replaced after completion of maximum cumulative hours or whenever required.
- Cleaning
- Daily clean the pass box 70% isopropyl alcohol by using the tissue paper/lint free cloth after the completion of relevant testing or whenever required.
- ABBREVIATION(s)
| Abbreviation | Full Description |
| SOP | Standard Operating Procedure |
| IPA | Isopropyl Alcohol |
| LAF | Laminar Air Flow |
| UV | Ultra violate |
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