1.0 OBJECTIVE:
To lay down a procedure for operation and cleaning of Pass-box.
2.0 SCOPE:
This procedure is applicable to operation & cleaning of Pass-box in Microbiology laboratory.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY:
Microbiologist: To follow the procedure as defined in this SOP.
Head – Quality Control: To check the compliance as per SOP
4.0 PROCEDURE:
4.1 Operation:
4.1.1 Connect the pass-box to the power supply.
4.1.2 Switch on the UV light for at least 30 min daily before using the Pass-box.
4.1.3 Record Cumulative hours of UV light
4.1.4 Open the door from one side and place the material to be transferred into the Pass-box.
4.1.5 Close the door carefully, ensuring that the interlocking system has been interlocked properly.
4.1.6 Remove the material from the pass box by opening the door of the opposite side.
4.1.7 Close the door carefully after the transfer is completed again ensuring that the interlocking system has been engaged.
4.2 Cleaning:
4.2.1 Clean with filtered 70% IPA in side surfaces of the Pass-box daily at the beginning and the end of the day or whenever required.
4.3 Precaution:
4.3.1 Do not open the doors of pass box when UV lights is ON.
Pass-box, cleaning, microbiology
