Behaviour in the cleanroom

Course __________ Duration: 90 minutes Contents: Types and requirements of cleanrooms - ISO and GMP classification - Operating states (as built, at rest, in operation) - Structure of cleanrooms, pressure and filter cascades - Types of air flow and first air effect Contamination in cleanrooms - Particulate, biological, chemical and physical contamination - Origin, transmission routes and risks - Limit values and measurement methods (particles, CFU) - Difference between ‘black world’ and ‘white world’ Personal hygiene and behaviour - Particle and germ release by persons - Personal hygiene, behaviour and health factors - Hand hygiene (washing, disinfection, typical mistakes) - Hygiene rules and behaviour in the cleanroom Cleanroom clothing and gowning procedures - Requirements for cleanroom clothing (barrier effect, material, ESD, comfort) - Basic rules for correct gowning - Step-by-step instructions for different types of coveralls - Common mistakes and their effects (including UV demonstration) Learning objectives: After completing the course, you will be able to: - Explain the classification, functioning and technical basics of cleanrooms. - Distinguish between different types of contamination and assess their risks. - Understand how particles and microorganisms are transmitted and how limit values are to be interpreted. - Assess why humans are the biggest source of contamination and how correct behaviour reduces risks. - Safely apply the most important hygiene measures in cleanrooms – especially hand hygiene. - Correctly put on, wear and take off cleanroom clothing without contaminating the outside. - Recognise and avoid typical mistakes in the dressing process. - Work safely, reproducibly and in accordance with standards in cleanrooms.