The internal skin of your cleanroom is just as much a barrier from contaminants as are gloves and gowns. Like any barrier, the six sides of your cleanroom are less effective under certain circumstances. Anything that disrupts the smoothness of the surface is a potential contamination hazard. Here are 5 common mistakes people allow inside […]
A Commonly and Dangerously Ignored Cleanroom Rule
If you work in a cleanroom, you know it is imperative to follow protocol. To keep contaminates out and protect yourself from toxic substances, you likely use a variety of protective wear like gowns and gloves when you work. Even though gloves provide an excellent barrier between you and what you touch, it is important […]
Sustainable Cleanroom Practices: Retrofitting Old Equipment
With the massive amount of energy it takes to power and run a controlled environment, facility managers are scrambling to find ways to make environmentally-friendly choices. We’ve looked at some of the viable options that can make an impact, like recycling, modular cleanrooms, and reusable supplies like sticky mats. When you’re trying to be more […]
4 Guidelines to Proper Use of a Face Mask in a Cleanroom
The purpose of wearing a face mask in a controlled environment is to prevent contaminants from entering the space through a personnel’s nose or mouth. However, incorrectly using a mask can increase the risk of transmission rather than minimize it. It is therefore paramount that you understand how to correctly use and breathe in a […]
Sustainable Cleanroom Practices: Washable Sticky Mats
Efforts to go green in a controlled environment range from large to small. Something as simple as using a washable sticky mat can have a huge effect. Cleanrooms require a large amount of energy and resources to function properly, which can make it difficult for environmentally-conscientious managers to make their facilities more eco-friendly. We’ve discussed […]
Chemicals to Avoid when Cleaning Cleanrooms
When choosing your cleaning solvents, ensure you’re not using solutions with either of these agents. It should go without saying that keeping a cleanroom and cleanroom components clean is a top priority for any industry. The obstacle is that if you can’t physically clean surfaces, which is the most fastidious yet successful method, you have […]
Sustainable Cleanroom Practices: Modular Cleanrooms
The energy-intensive cleanroom poses challenges in sustainable practices, and modular cleanrooms provide feasible solutions. Controlled environments inherently require copious amounts of energy resources to maintain the strict standards of operation. Temperature, humidity, airflow, filtration, and pressurization all factor into cleanroom operations, and all demand energy – sometimes 24/7. In looking at ways to make cleanroom […]
Sustainable Cleanroom Practices: Recycling
Can you use recycling as a method of sustainability in your cleanroom facility? Like any other business, cleanrooms and other controlled environment facilities strive to become more eco-efficient. Operational waste is a large part of this picture, but for cleanroom facilities, it is a unique challenge. Any facility dealing with hazardous materials and other contaminates […]
Compressed Air Lines in Cleanrooms Need Routine Testing
Compressed air is used in various applications in cleanrooms for a number of manufacturers. The applications can include injection molding, operation of conveyor belts, and the aseptic cleaning process. Compressed air can be used because of the controlled environment a component is manufactured within, but what facility managers don’t always realize is that the compressed […]
Why More Cleanroom Managers are Outsourcing Cleaning
Who cleans your cleanroom? If you’re in the majority, your cleanroom workers are also taking on detailed cleaning responsibilities. Controlled Environments recently published the latest “Cleanroom Trends and Salary Survey,” and the cleaning trends have changed since last year. While the trend to use cleanroom workers as the primary cleaning staff rose slightly, from 42% […]