1.0 Purpose
1.1 This SOP describes the procedure for Cleaning of Quality Control Laboratory.
2.0 Scope
2.1 This SOP is applicable for cleaning of Quality Control Laboratory.
3.0 Responsibility
3.1 It is the responsibility of trained Quality Control personnel to perform the Cleaning of Quality Control Laboratory. Quality Control Officer to Sr. Officer are also responsible for Cleaning of Quality Control Laboratory.
3.2 Head of Quality Control is responsible for the implementation of this SOP.
3.3 Manager Quality Assurance is responsible for SOP compliance.
4.0 Abbreviations and Definitions
4.1 SOP : Standard Operating Procedure
5.0 Materials and Equipment
5.1 Not Appreciable
6.0 Precaution / Health and Safety Considerations
6.1 Cleaner must wear masks, gloves, and caps for the cleaning purpose.
6.2 During cleaning of ceiling, walls, light fixture etc. use a high stool or ladder (in case of over a man height) and engage two persons for holding the stool.
6.3 Proper mixing of disinfectant solution must be necessary.
6.4 Use hand gloves while handling of sharp/broken containers.
6.5 Only freshly prepared disinfectant solution is used by the cleaner & maintains the preparation record.
6.6 Special Instruction: Regular maintenance is an essential component of good laboratory practice. To avoid laboratory accidents, QC lab must be kept neat and clean.
6.6.1 Use non-shedding cleaned dry cloth/duster/ brush for cleaning purpose.
6.6.2 Use freshly prepared disinfectant or detergent solution for cleaning the lab area.
6.6.3 Don’t use same disinfectant continuously for a long time. Use Savlon in first and third week and Dettol in second and fourth week of the month or vice versa.
6.6.4 Discard waste materials (i .e. paper, tissue etc.) in a poly bag and seal it for proper disposal.
6.6.5 Do not allow water, oil, or other liquid spills on the floor that can cause slips and falls. Clean up water and all chemical spills immediately.
6.6.6 All broken glasses, sharps and needles must only be discarded in “sharp disposal container”. Don't leave cutters or other sharp tools or materials on the floor.
6.6.7 Empty the waste bin at the end of each cleaning session, or when it is full.
6.6.8 Enter daily cleaning record in cleaning logbook and this should be duly signed by supervisor of Quality Control lab.
7.0 Procedure
7.1 Preparation of solution:
The following cleaning agent should be used and prepare the solution according to following instructions:
v Disinfectant:
Ø Savlon solution (5% v/v): Add 250ml Savlon to 5.0L purified water
Ø Dettol Solution (2.5% v/v) :Add 125ml Dettol to 5.0L purified waterØ
Isopropyl alcohol: Use commercially available 70% IPA
v Detergent :
Ø Jet solution (2.5% w/v): Add 25g Get to 1.0L purified water
7.2 Daily Cleaning:
7.2.1 Daily cleaning area covers main floor, stainless steel table top, handles of door and waste bin.
7.2.2 Mop the floor at least twice daily (morning and evening) regularly and also during working hours
when required. First, clean the floor with a dry brush. Then mop the floor using detergent solution followed by
disinfectant solution. After mopping, allow floors to dry.
7.2.3 Vacuum cleaner may be used to remove dust. (if required ).
7.2.4 Sticky dirt /spots should be removed immediately by rubbing with cloth using detergent solution/IPA.
7.2.5 Mop up any liquid or material spilled using disinfectant solution.
7.2.6 Frequency: daily morning and when required during the activity including the need for maintenance job.
7.3 Weekly Cleaning:
7.3.1 Additionally, clean the waste bins with detergents & scrubber. Flush with water and dry them.
7.3.2 Walls, ceiling, grill, window-frames, shelves, racks and containers should be cleaned weekly .Use vacuum cleaner or a dry cloth/duster and cleaning solution when required.
7.4 Monthly:
The accumulated dust on outer surface of the duct line or service line and electrical fittings (i.e. light fixtures) should be cleaned with dry cloth once monthly. Use cleaning solution if required.
7.5 Footwear Cleaning:
7.5.1 Collect the footwear from change room area from the rack
7.5.2 Immerse them in hot water. Scrub and rinse thoroughly with water remove the dirt.
7.5.3 Immerse the footwear in the disinfectant solution (use disinfectant on alternate basis), used on the day, for about 10-15 minutes.
7.5.4 Airs dry the footwear.
7.5.5 Keep the cleaned, disinfectant & dried footwear in the respective shoe racks in the area.
7.5.6 Frequency: Once a Week.
7.6 Other Cleaning Activities:
7.6.1 These are the activities carried out after major maintenance job, civil work in the area, due to spillage etc.
7.6.2 The cleaning shall be carried out according to kind of activities undertaken in the area.
7.6.3 Subsequent to above mentioned cleaning; Daily cleaning procedure shall be followed.
7.6.4 Frequency: As and when required.
7.7 Records: A record of cleaning activity i.e. Daily, Weekly, Footwear & Other Cleaning is maintained by user departments.
7.8 Cleaning and disinfectant Agents: Use freshly diluted detergents solution. and do not store diluted detergent solution. Diluents; Purified Water, Liquid soap: Approximate concentration.
7.9 Filter the disinfectant with 0.45 micron filter.
7.10 Disinfectant Solutions for Sanitation Purpose:
7.10.1 These Solutions are used for the hand disinfectant purpose are 70% IPA v/v .
7.10.2 Diluents: Freshly collected Purified Water.
7.10.3 Prepare the Solution as per the concentration described in step 7.1 earlier.
7.10.4 Use only freshly prepared disinfectant solution and maintains the preparation record.
8.0 Reference Document
8.1 WHO Guidelines, volume 2, second edition.
9.0 Annexure
9.1 Annexure-I : Cleaning & Sanitation Record
10.0
Revision
History
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11.0 Training
11.1 Head of Quality Control or his/her nominee shall give the SOP training before effective date.
