Maintenance of emergency shower, Purpose:
Maintenance of emergency shower, The purpose of this SOP is to describe the operation and maintenance of Emergency Shower and Eye/Face wash in Quality Control Laboratory.
Maintenance of emergency shower, Scope:
This procedure is applicable for Emergency Shower and Eye/ Face wash used in Quality Control Laboratory of general block of XX Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Definitions / Abbreviation:
N/A
Responsibilities:
The roles and responsibility is as follows:
Executive, QC
[][]To ensure that this procedure is followed.
[][]To maintain the records properly as per SOP.
Manager, Quality Control
[][]To ensure that this procedure is kept up to date.
[][]To confirm that the SOP is technically sound and reflects the required working practices.
[][]To arrange training on the SOP to all concerned personnel and to ensure implementation of the SOP after training.
Head of Quality Assurance
[][]Approval of the SOP.
[][]To ensure the overall implementation of the SOP.
Annexure:
N/A
Operating Procedure:
Performance Checking:
[][]Check the unit performance once in a year.
[][]Turn the valve on to full open position (activation of the unit). The eyewash nozzles shall have a dust protecting cover, which shall be automatically removed upon activation of the unit.
[][]Ensure that the water flow of the unit at least 1.5 Liters/minute.
[][]Check that the unit shall deliver flushing fluid to both eyes simultaneously at a velocity low enough to be non-injurious to the user.
[][]Check that the flushing fluid temperature shall be normal. Temperature in the range of 20-30°C (about 80-95°F) is considered suitable.
[][]Check the Push or Pull valve shall not take more than 1 second to start the water flow
Eye/ Face washing:
[][]Position the eye or face on the shower.
[][]Pull “ROD” valve to open the water flow immediately.
[][]Rinse the effected eye with abundant water to remove any residual portion form the eye.
[][]After flushing, push “ROD” valve to stop the water flow.
[][]Keep the unit stand by position for the next use
Emergency Showering:
[][]Position the body under the unit.
[][]Expose the specific infected portion or whole body (if injured the whole body) exactly near “Shower Head”
[][]Pull “ROD” valve to open the water flow immediately.
[][]Open the valve to the full position.
[][]Flush with the sufficient water to the injured part or whole body until the chemical residue is removed.
[][]After flushing, push “ROD” valve to stop the water flow.
[][]Keep the unit stand by position for the next use.
Maintenance:
If Shower and Eyewash shows any mechanical, electrical or any others problem, inform to the supplier or Engineering Department for maintenance.