SOP FOR OPERATION AND CLEANING OF TURN TABLE
OBJECTIVE: To lay down the procedure for operation and cleaning of turn table.
SCOPE: This procedure is applicable for operation and cleaning of turn table.
RESPONSIBILITY:
It is the responsibility of operator and production supervisors to follow the procedure as prescribed in this SOP.
Officer Production/Supervisor or designee is responsible for execution of SOP and maintaining the records.
Technician/Officer or designee of engineering department is responsible for the maintenance/repair work of the machine if any break down occurs during the operation.
Manager/Executive or designee of Production department is responsible for giving the training on regarding tasks and review the related records.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Head of the Production Department.
PROCEDURE:
Operation:
Ensure that no remnants of previous product/batch are present.
Visually check the equipment and area for its cleanliness.
Ensure “cleaned” label status on the equipment.
Replace “cleaned” label with “Under process” label.
Start the turn table by operating main switch and then by pushing green push button of starter of respective turn table.
Check the machine for any abnormal noise by pushing the start switch button.
Switch OFF the turntable after completion of activity by turn OFF button and then by operating main switch for respective turntable.
Keep switch OFF of the turntable during each break, at the end of shift and when there is no activity.
Affixes duly filled “TO BE CLEANED” Label on the equipment and clean as per cleaning procedure.
Record the equipment usage in the activity log book.
Cleaning:
Type-A Cleaning procedure:
Remove the “TO BE CLEANED” Label from the equipment. Tear the label after checking the details on it.
Switch OFF turntable before starting the cleaning by turn OFF button and then by operating the main switch of respective turntable.
Remove all empty/filled bottles if any from turntable and keep properly.
Clean the turn table, machine railing guide using dry lint free mop.
Affix “CLEANED” status label and record the cleaning details in usage log book.
Type-B Cleaning procedure:
During product to product change of the different product or drug strength decrease, Type-B cleaning shall be performed.
Switch “OFF” the mains of machine.
Remove the empty bottles if any from machine and discard.
Clean the turn table using lint free mop dipped in purified water followed by dry lint free mop.
IPA 70% mopping shall be done by a lint free cloth.
Ensure that all the parts are clean and dry.
Affix “CLEANED” status label and record the cleaning details in activity log book.
Frequency: – Clean the turntable before start of the activity, after each & every break down and at the end of shift.