A scientific mind is trained in the art of observation and order and a scientific workspace requires no less care and order. That’s why the pros at Medco Supplies have compiled these behavioral guidelines for cleanroom conduct to reduce the risk of contamination and the spread of particulates.
Sterile garments can be free from contaminants, but not particulates. They can still introduce particles into your cleanroom, although they would likely be sterile particles. Clean and sterile garments, on the other hand, have been cleaned for particulate removal as well as sterilized. These are often called “lint-free.”
Training your employees to follow your cleanroom gowning protocol is always the first step in good management. But ensuring strict compliance is difficult to enforce. Human nature slides us towards the path of least resistance, so we must constantly keep these garmenting standards in front of our employees.
When it comes to dressing properly for a cleanroom, there will be a checklist of cleanroom apparel, most of which is available from Medco Supplies, that you will need to wear. You will also need the right personal protective equipment (PPE) for the kind of work you will be doing. Your cleanroom garment choices will depend on the ISO class of your workspace. But aside from these obvious standards, there are clothing and accessory choices you need to be c...
Cleanroom garments serve two purposes. The first is to reduce particulates, germs, microbes and contaminants from entering the cleanroom. The second is to protect the employee from potential hazards and contaminants. Both purposes are crucial to the integrity of your industry. To protect your environment and your employees, clean garments must be stored perfectly and donned correctly. Here’s what you need in your donning room to keep the articles of clo...
