Operation and cleaning of vacuum cleaner

Operation and cleaning of vacuum cleaner

OBJECTIVE 

• Procedure for operation and cleaning of vacuum cleaner.

SCOPE

• This procedure is applicable in the Warehouse

 RESPONSIBILITY 

• Warehouse personnel shall be responsible to follow the procedure mentioned in this SOP.

ACCOUNTABILITY 

• Warehouse In-Charge and QA Head shall be accountable for compliance of the procedure mentioned in this SOP.

ATTACHMENTS

•  Usage log book of vacuum cleaner   – Attachment – I

PROCEDURE 

• Ensure that the vacuum cleaner is cleaned and the bag is intact, cleaned, and dry and fitted properly         before operation of the equipment.
• Switch “ON” start button of vacuum cleaner to use.
• After completion of cleaning operation; switch “OFF” the button of vacuum cleaner from main point of      electric supply.
• Remove the dust bag/ filter from vacuum cleaner at end of the shift and when required.
•  Transfer collected dust into a poly bag and close properly.
•  In case of paper bag dispose off the poly bag with the dust bag into the waste bin.
• In case of cloth bag / filter follow the procedure as under.
• Empty out the contents of the dust bag / filter into a poly bag
• Take the poly bag containing the cloth dust bag/ filter to the washing area in the poly bag closed properly   with status label.
• Wash the dust bag thoroughly with water. Allow to drain & dry.
• Clean the inner/outer body of vacuum cleaner with dry / wet mop and allow to dry.
•  Remove the other detachable accessories (pipe, brush and filter) and transfer into the polybag.
• Take the poly bag containing the accessories to the washing area.
• Assemble the vacuum cleaner using the clean and dry accessories and the bag.
• Put the status label of “Cleaned” on the vacuum cleaner
• If the vacuum cleaner is not in use up to 15 days; recheck cleanliness before use.
• Cleaning Frequency: – Daily at the end of the shift.
• Record the data for vacuum cleaner usage in Usage log book of vacuum cleaner (Attachment – I).

 REFERENCES

• In-house

 ABBREVIATIONS 

• Not applicable

 DISTRIBUTUON LIST 

• Quality Assurance Department
• Warehouse Department

HISTORY OF REVISION 

Attachment-I

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