SOP of ENTRY and EXIT Procedure for LABORATORY in AREA

1.0            Objective:

               To lay down a procedure for Entry and Exit procedure in a Laboratory area.

2.0          Scope:

               This procedure covers the Entry & Exit procedure in a Laboratory area.

3.0          Responsibility:

               Jr. Research Officer and above: Strictly follow the procedure.

               QA Officer/QA Manager: Review the records and governing the document.

4.0          Procedure:

4.1                    Entry Procedure:

               While entering the Laboratory area follow the Gowning procedure as described below:

4.1.1                 Go on near  cupboard and collect fresh apron  and safety shoes.

4.1.2       Wear the apron  and  footwear then enter the laboratory area.

4.2                    Exit Procedure :

4.2.1       During tea and lunch break, exit as per the following procedure:

4.2.1.1     Remove apron  `and  put it on hanger in a cupboard.    

4.2.1.2     At re-entry after tea and lunch break, wear apron .

4.3          Entry to the Fresh room:

4.3.1       Remove apron  put it on hanger in a cupboard.

4.3.2       Remove footwear and wear your street footwear, then enter the fresh room.

4.4          Exit from the Fresh room:

4.4.1              Come out from the Fresh room, take out street footwear and put it on the rack.

4.4.2              Wear the apron,  and footwear, and then enter the laboratory area.

4.5          While final exit from the laboratory area de-gown as per the following procedure:

4.5.1              Remove apron  put it on hanger in a cupboard.

4.5.2              Remove footwear and put it in a cupboard, wear your street footwear.

5.0                       Precautions:

5.1           Entry restricted to Laboratory area for authorized personnel.