Saturday, May 23, 2009

CLEANING OF DUST EXHAUSTS

OBJECTIVE
It is essential that the processing of each and every batch of any product is designed in such a way that there are no chances of cross contamination.Dust extraction "hood asscmblie'' being the potential contributors towards the problem of cross contamination, need regular cleaning as per specified procedure to exclude the chances of cross contamination.
CLEANING PROCEDURE
Immediately, after the processing of each batch is over, dismantle the suction hood assembly.With the help of a vacuum cleaner suck the entir dust on the exterior of the assembly and also from the exposed part of ducting.
Remove the lid from the cleaning pocket.Destory the contents of the cleaning pocket suitably.Clean the interior of the duct at least till the elbow with the help of vacuum cleaner.Clean the dismantled suction hood assembly, lid and cleaning pocket and interior of duct till the elbow with the help of nom-shedding wet cloth.Wipe it dry and assemble it back to the dust extraction system.Maintain record of cleaning as per the following format:

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