SOP for Cleaning of Hose Pipe of Dust Extraction System

Standard operating procedure to clean the Hose Pipes of Dust Extraction Systems.

1.0 OBJECTIVE:

To lay down the cleaning procedure for Hose Pipe of Dust Extraction System.

2.0 SCOPE:

This SCP shall be applicable for Hose Pipe Of Dust Extraction System in Manufacturing area in Production department.

3.0 RESPONSIBILITY:

3.1 Execution :Operator
3.2 Checking :Pharmacist and Above

4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY:

HOD-Production

5.0 PROCEDURE:

5.1 Put “Off” the electrical supply of dust extraction system.
5.2 Remove the Hose Pipes from system by unclipping.
5.3 Clean the pipes with Potable water from inside as well as from outside. Outer side to be scrubbed with nylon brush.
5.4 Further clean with 2.5 % “Teepol” then clean with Potable Water.
5.5 Finally rinse with purified water thoroughly.
5.6 Allow the water to drain.
5.7 Wipe with dry clean lint free cloth from outer side.
5.8 Allow the pipes to dry from inner side before use.
5.9 The cleaned pipes should be adequately covered in poly bag and “Cleaned” label should be affixed.
5.10 Re-cleaned if not used within 72 hours.

6.0 ABBREVIATIONS:

SCP :Standard Cleaning Procedure
IPA :Isopropyl Alcohol
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