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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

USAGE LOG BOOK OF VACUUM CLEANER
Sr. DateName of itemTime DurationQty. Received (No. of container)Cleaned byChecked by

 

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Alvina

Alvina is the Author and founder of Guidelinepharma, she is a pharmaceutical professional having more than 20 years of rich experience in pharmaceutical field. During her career, she works in the quality assurance department with multinational companies i.e Zydus Cadila Ltd, Unichem Laboratories Ltd, Indoco remedies Ltd, Panacea Biotec Ltd, and Nectar life Science Ltd. During his experience, she faces many regulatorily audits i.e. USFDA, MHRA, ANVISA, MCC, TGA, EU –GMP, WHO –Geneva, ISO 9001-2008 and many ROW Regularities Audit i.e.Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe. She is currently leading a regulatory pharmaceutical company as a Head Quality. You can join him by Email, Facebook, Google+, Twitter, and YouTube