Cleanroom Rules and Practices
(Cleanroom Behavior)
- Chittaranjan Das
All cleanroom
employees should be
neat and clean. The
general condition of
health for cleanroom
personnel must be
satisfactory.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
The skills and aptitudes that a
cleanroom employee should
possess include the following:
• a minimum of 2 years of high
school education,
• above-average intelligence,
• good manual dexterity,
• good work habits, and
• an understanding of the
operation being performed.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Before entering any
clean environment,
personnel should
understand the
responsibilities of
their position and
know aseptic
techniques.
Clean room
Project
Only authorized
personnel who are
trained properly and
are qualified for
cleanroom activities
through gowning and
media fill simulation
study.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Wash hands* properly and
disinfect before entering
any cleanroom.
Proper gowning is the main
prerequisite for entering
into a cleanroom.
*https://www.slideshare.net/Chittara
njanDas3/hand-wash-175652101?qid
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
People is the main
source of
contamination in the
cleanroom.
Approximately 80% of
the contamination
found in a cleanroom
is generated by
people.
The greater the
activity of the people,
the larger the number
of particles emitted.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Limit the number of
personnel working in
the cleanroom.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Always be alert in
the cleanroom.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Move Slowly:
Movement in the
cleanroom must be
slow.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Personnel movement
increased the degree of
friction between the
clothing and skin, thereby
increasing the number of
particles emitted from the
skin surface.
Up to 10 mg of skin
particles may be deposited
in a person’s clothing
during a 2-hr period.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Horseplay is strictly forbidden in the cleanroom.
CLEANROOM RULES AND PRACTICES
Personnel should not
walk around the room
unnecessarily.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Personnel must be
aware of the direction
of the airflow and
must not interrupt it
by placing any part of
their body between
the source of the
airflow and the work
area.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Personnel shall
position themselves
correctly with respect
to the product, so that
contamination does
not land on it.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Handle products
and/or container-
closure without any
direct touch of hands
and in such a way so
that hands do not
reach over those.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Personnel should not
reach over or lean
over open vials on the
line.
Personnel should keep
their hands and body
away from vial
openings.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Trays containing vials
should be handled
from the bottom and
such a way so that the
body and hands do
not reach over the
vials.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Product containers
should not be exposed
unnecessarily to the
cleanroom environment.
Trays containing product
containers should be
opened only under a
laminar airflow device.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Avoid direct touch with
the product containing
trays if possible.
All vials, bottles, and
ampoules must be
handled in covered trays
where appropriate.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Disinfect hands
frequently inside
cleanroom.
Disinfect hands before
and after touching any
objects.
Change hand gloves at
a certain time interval,
e.g. 1 hour.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Loud, unnecessary talk
through the mask
should be avoided.
Laughing, whistling,
singing and shouting
increase the number
of bacteria emitted
from the mouth.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Nervous relief-type
mannerisms such as head
scratching or rubbing
hands, facial or parts of
the body must be
consciously avoided.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Do not congregate in
the vicinity of the
work area.
The air lock is not to
be occupied by
personnel.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
No eating of food,
chewing of gum or
tobacco, or smoking is
permitted in the clean
area.
No drinking is also
permitted.
Even no medicine is
permitted.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Do not smoke
immediately before
entering cleanroom.
Non smokers are
preferable for
cleanroom.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Personal items such as:
keys,
coins,
cigarettes,
matches,
handkerchiefs,
watches,
tissues,
combs etc.
must not be carried into
the cleanroom.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Cosmetics are not be worn or
applied in the cleanroom. This
includes :
rouge, lipstick, facial powder, eye
shadow and eyebrow, mascara,
eyeliner, false eyelashes, fingernail
polish, hair spray, and the heavy
use of an aerosol deodorant.
No jewelry (i.e., rings, necklaces,
earrings, lockets, watches,
bracelets) is to be worn in the
cleanroom.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
No pencils or erasers
can be used in the
cleanroom.
Paper* in any form is
not allowed in the
clean facility.
*(except that meeting
Class 100 conditions
as specified in Federal
Standard 209D)
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Only approved garments, gloves
and goggles shall be worn inside
the cleanroom.
Protect clean room
No particle shed
Lint free
ESD
Withstand multiple sterilization
Comfortable
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Cover all hair inside
the cleanroom all
time.
No skin is to be
exposed inside
cleanroom.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
No skin is to be
exposed between the
gloved hand and
coveralls.
Do not cross hands
inside cleanroom.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Coveralls are not to be
unzipped in the
cleanroom.
Personnel should
avoid reaching under
the hood or other
parts of the garment
with gloved hands.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Do not expose your
nose or face in the
cleanroom.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Any one who is
physically ill, especially
with a stomach or
respiratory disorder,
must not enter the
cleanroom.
Must report to the
supervisor.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Personnel must
report any
irregularities or
adverse changes in
environmental
conditions to the
supervisor.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Once inside the
cleanroom, personnel
should remain until
the break or lunch
period.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Paper, pens, keys, and
so on, must not be
passed from the non-
clean to the clean
area, or vice versa.
The air lock is not to
be occupied by clean
and nonclean
equipment
simultaneously.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
All verbal
communication with
people outside the
clean area should be
accomplished through
the use of an intercom
or telephone.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
ALL equipment,
materials and
containers
introduced into a
sterile facility must
be subjected to
stringent sterilization
prior to entrance.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Components that have
fallen onto the floor
must not be picked up
and used.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Only cleanroom
approved wipers are
allowed to be used.
The wipers must be
approved for the Class
of cleanroom being
cleaned.
Use of paper or fabric
towels is prohibited.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Personnel should be
trained the proper
procedures to follow
for power failures-how
to protect the product
and exit the clean
area.
Emergency lights and
generators should be
provided.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Emergency fire exists should
be provided if the normal
exists are inadequate or are
likely to be inaccessible.
Fire extinguishers should be
provided and all personnel
should be trained in their
use.
Emergency fire drills should
be held regularly.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
Emergency teams,
such as first aid,
should be trained and
readily available
during all working
hours.
Cleanroom Rules and Practices
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ceuticalreview.com/article
2. Clean Room Handbook Rev.
2.1.3 :
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nroom/clean%20room%20han
dbook%202_1_3.pdf
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publication
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logy.com/
5. https://www.iso.org/
6. https://www.pharmaceuticalo
nline.com/
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8. https://www.microntraining.co
m/
9. Google Images
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Cleanroom rules and practices

  • 1.
    Cleanroom Rules andPractices (Cleanroom Behavior) - Chittaranjan Das
  • 2.
    All cleanroom employees shouldbe neat and clean. The general condition of health for cleanroom personnel must be satisfactory. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 3.
    The skills andaptitudes that a cleanroom employee should possess include the following: • a minimum of 2 years of high school education, • above-average intelligence, • good manual dexterity, • good work habits, and • an understanding of the operation being performed. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 4.
    Cleanroom Rules andPractices Before entering any clean environment, personnel should understand the responsibilities of their position and know aseptic techniques. Clean room Project
  • 5.
    Only authorized personnel whoare trained properly and are qualified for cleanroom activities through gowning and media fill simulation study. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 6.
    Wash hands* properlyand disinfect before entering any cleanroom. Proper gowning is the main prerequisite for entering into a cleanroom. *https://www.slideshare.net/Chittara njanDas3/hand-wash-175652101?qid Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 7.
    People is themain source of contamination in the cleanroom. Approximately 80% of the contamination found in a cleanroom is generated by people.
  • 8.
    The greater the activityof the people, the larger the number of particles emitted. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 9.
    Limit the numberof personnel working in the cleanroom. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 10.
    Always be alertin the cleanroom. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 11.
    Move Slowly: Movement inthe cleanroom must be slow. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 12.
    Personnel movement increased thedegree of friction between the clothing and skin, thereby increasing the number of particles emitted from the skin surface. Up to 10 mg of skin particles may be deposited in a person’s clothing during a 2-hr period. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 13.
    Horseplay is strictlyforbidden in the cleanroom. CLEANROOM RULES AND PRACTICES
  • 14.
    Personnel should not walkaround the room unnecessarily. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 15.
    Personnel must be awareof the direction of the airflow and must not interrupt it by placing any part of their body between the source of the airflow and the work area. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 16.
    Personnel shall position themselves correctlywith respect to the product, so that contamination does not land on it. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 17.
    Handle products and/or container- closurewithout any direct touch of hands and in such a way so that hands do not reach over those. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 18.
    Personnel should not reachover or lean over open vials on the line. Personnel should keep their hands and body away from vial openings. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 19.
    Trays containing vials shouldbe handled from the bottom and such a way so that the body and hands do not reach over the vials. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 20.
    Product containers should notbe exposed unnecessarily to the cleanroom environment. Trays containing product containers should be opened only under a laminar airflow device. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 21.
    Avoid direct touchwith the product containing trays if possible. All vials, bottles, and ampoules must be handled in covered trays where appropriate. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 22.
    Disinfect hands frequently inside cleanroom. Disinfecthands before and after touching any objects. Change hand gloves at a certain time interval, e.g. 1 hour. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 23.
    Loud, unnecessary talk throughthe mask should be avoided. Laughing, whistling, singing and shouting increase the number of bacteria emitted from the mouth. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 24.
    Nervous relief-type mannerisms suchas head scratching or rubbing hands, facial or parts of the body must be consciously avoided. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 25.
    Do not congregatein the vicinity of the work area. The air lock is not to be occupied by personnel. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 26.
    No eating offood, chewing of gum or tobacco, or smoking is permitted in the clean area. No drinking is also permitted. Even no medicine is permitted. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 27.
    Do not smoke immediatelybefore entering cleanroom. Non smokers are preferable for cleanroom. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 28.
    Personal items suchas: keys, coins, cigarettes, matches, handkerchiefs, watches, tissues, combs etc. must not be carried into the cleanroom. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 29.
    Cosmetics are notbe worn or applied in the cleanroom. This includes : rouge, lipstick, facial powder, eye shadow and eyebrow, mascara, eyeliner, false eyelashes, fingernail polish, hair spray, and the heavy use of an aerosol deodorant. No jewelry (i.e., rings, necklaces, earrings, lockets, watches, bracelets) is to be worn in the cleanroom. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 30.
    No pencils orerasers can be used in the cleanroom. Paper* in any form is not allowed in the clean facility. *(except that meeting Class 100 conditions as specified in Federal Standard 209D) Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 31.
    Only approved garments,gloves and goggles shall be worn inside the cleanroom. Protect clean room No particle shed Lint free ESD Withstand multiple sterilization Comfortable Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 32.
    Cover all hairinside the cleanroom all time. No skin is to be exposed inside cleanroom. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 33.
    No skin isto be exposed between the gloved hand and coveralls. Do not cross hands inside cleanroom. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 34.
    Coveralls are notto be unzipped in the cleanroom. Personnel should avoid reaching under the hood or other parts of the garment with gloved hands. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 35.
    Do not exposeyour nose or face in the cleanroom. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 36.
    Any one whois physically ill, especially with a stomach or respiratory disorder, must not enter the cleanroom. Must report to the supervisor. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 37.
    Personnel must report any irregularitiesor adverse changes in environmental conditions to the supervisor. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 38.
    Once inside the cleanroom,personnel should remain until the break or lunch period. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 39.
    Paper, pens, keys,and so on, must not be passed from the non- clean to the clean area, or vice versa. The air lock is not to be occupied by clean and nonclean equipment simultaneously. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 40.
    All verbal communication with peopleoutside the clean area should be accomplished through the use of an intercom or telephone. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 41.
    ALL equipment, materials and containers introducedinto a sterile facility must be subjected to stringent sterilization prior to entrance. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 42.
    Components that have fallenonto the floor must not be picked up and used. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 43.
    Only cleanroom approved wipersare allowed to be used. The wipers must be approved for the Class of cleanroom being cleaned. Use of paper or fabric towels is prohibited. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 44.
    Personnel should be trainedthe proper procedures to follow for power failures-how to protect the product and exit the clean area. Emergency lights and generators should be provided. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 45.
    Emergency fire existsshould be provided if the normal exists are inadequate or are likely to be inaccessible. Fire extinguishers should be provided and all personnel should be trained in their use. Emergency fire drills should be held regularly. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 46.
    Emergency teams, such asfirst aid, should be trained and readily available during all working hours. Cleanroom Rules and Practices
  • 47.
    1. https://www.europeanpharma ceuticalreview.com/article 2. CleanRoom Handbook Rev. 2.1.3 : https://www.eng.yale.edu/clea nroom/clean%20room%20han dbook%202_1_3.pdf 3. https://www.researchgate.net/ publication 4. https://www.cleanroomtechno logy.com/ 5. https://www.iso.org/ 6. https://www.pharmaceuticalo nline.com/ 7. https://www.academia.edu/ 8. https://www.microntraining.co m/ 9. Google Images References
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