Basics of Cleanroom

Cleanroom clothing can protect the products and user from contamination if put on properly, but can also lead to catasterous impact if not worn properly.

FREMONT, CA:  Wearing cleanroom attire is one necessary but correct donning and doffing is also very crucial. Though the cleanroom gowning SOPs can differ depending upon the facility, the general methods remain consistent. Using proper cleanroom clothes and gowning appropriately safeguards both the end product product and the wearer. From the outset, personal hygiene routines should be followed strictly by personnel who enter the cleanroom. Jeweller, lotions or sprays should not be used on the body as they can impact the cleanroom conditions. Management should be alerted if the operator is experiencing any health or skin difficulties, and the affected person should be relocated to a non-critical work location. Facilities suits/coveralls as well as footwear should be kept in a personal locker as described in the SOP.

The procedure of grooming before wearing the cleanroom attire begins with the washing of hands followed by donning a mob hat or a beard snood. Reusable garments and footwear is preferred as special care is taken to ensure  that materials used are cleanroom compatible. Garments used are seal packed to remain sterile and there is no latency in the supply chain so that garments are delivered at the same time as the used ones are collected Wearing a cleanroom gown from head to toe is essential as it hinders the spread of disease. Hands should be well cleaned before using cleanroom gloves. Depending on the SOP, gloves may or may not be required.

Before selecting (sterile) cleanroom clothing, hands should be cleansed, dried, and disinfected. Personnel should ensure that cracks or leaks are not present as well as look for the sertilization indicator before using any product. Sterilizing the clothing packaging and overstep benches before using. Cleanroom gowning processes may vary across companies For an ISO Class 5 workplace, sterile clothing is required.