Tag: fumigation

SOP Title-Procedure for Fumigation in Microbiology

• OBJECTIVE

To lay down the procedure for fumigation in microbiology area.

• SCOPE

This SOP is applicable for the procedure for fumigation 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 :
  • Precaution
    • Ensure that air handling unit is switched off before fumigation activity is carried out.
    • Check and ensure that any material should not be opened.
    • Wear nose mask, cap and surgical hand gloves during fumigation.
  • Fumigation
    • Prepare the required quantity of 3 % gramicid solution for fumigation.
  • Pour the prepared solution into molded tank of fumigator.
  • Place the fumigator in the respective area where the fumigation activity is carried out.
  • Adjust the ejector to ensure that the fumigating solution covers the whole area.
  • Connect the fumigator with electric supply and switch ON the main supply.
  • Leave the room and close the door of the area immediately.
  • Fumigation of microbiological shall be carried out for 20-30 minutes.
  • Switch “OFF” the fumigator after fumigation.
  • Area shall be locked and labeled as ‘FUMIGATED AREA-DO NOT ENTER”.
  • Fumigated area shall be open after minimum 12 hours.
  • AHU shall be started for 10-15 minutes before entering in the area for release the fumes.
  • Fumigation record shall be maintained in annexure.

• ABBREVIATION(s)

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