by 1.0 OBJECTIVE:
This SOP describes the procedure for temperature monitoring & cleaning of refrigerator.
2.0 SCOPE:
This SOP is applicable to the procedure for temperature & cleaning of refrigerator .
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY:
Microbiologist
4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY:
QC Manager.
5.0 PROCEDURE:
5.1 Monitoring of the temperature for the refrigerator:-
- Frequency: Twice in a shift.
- Observe the temperature of the refrigerator from the calibrated
thermometer, probe placed inside the refrigerator and record the temperature . - The temperature inside the refrigerator should be 2-8°C.
- When the temperature is found out of the limits bellow 2°C or above 8°C shift all the material into another refrigerator and inform head of the department Engineering and QA.
5.2 Cleaning procedure for refrigerator:-
- Frequency: every 15 day or if required.
- Switch off the mains of the refrigerator.
- Remove all the items from the refrigerator and put them in the other refrigerator, clean with the warm distilled water.
- Replace all the required items and arrange properly.
- Ensure every item is labeled properly.
- Refrigerator cleaned by IPA 70% solution.
- Record the cleaning activity .
- After cleaning all the items set in refrigerator.
6.0 TRAINING:
Trainer : Manager – Quality Control
Trainees : Staff of the microbiology departments
7.0 DISTRIBUTION:
Master Copy : QA Department
Controlled Copy : Microbiology Department
Display Copy : Microbiology Department (If Required)
8.0 ATTACHMENTS:
| Sr. No. | Title |
| 01. | Refrigerator Temp. Monitoring & Cleaning Record |
9.0 REFERENCES:
In-House
10.0 ABBREVIATIONS:
| Abbreviations | Extended Form |
| SOP | Standard Operating Procedure |
| NA | Not Applicable |
| MB | Microbiology |
| Sr. No. | Serial Number |
| QA | Quality Assurance |
| DEPT. | Department |
| IPA | Isopropyl Alcohol |
| % | Percentage |
11.0 REVISION HISTORY OF CHANGE:
| Sr. No. | Date | Revision Details | Revision No. |
| 01 | ………… | NEW SOP | 00 |
