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Purpose: In order to instruct the staff working within the Processing Dept. on hand
cleaning techniques and how to put on gloves to carry out designated tasks as
detailed in specific SOP’s.
Scope: Applies to all Laboratory staff required to work in environmentally controlled area
Document Control
The Master Copy of the Quality Manual and SOP’s will be filed in the Quality Management
Office. Controlled copies are numbered and stamped “Controlled Copy” in red ink.
Any copies without this red stamp are uncontrolled and should be destroyed.
If this SOP appears inadequate or outdated it is the responsibility of all staff to bring this to
the attention of their Supervisor immediately.
Training Record
The training record for this SOP is filed with the master copy of the SOP in the Quality
Management Office.
Security Statement
This SOP is the intellectual property of the BMT Unit within the Division of Clinical
Haematology at the Hammersmith Hospital NHS Trust and as such, must not be circulated
outside of the Trust without written approval from the Quality Assurance Manager and the
Author of this procedure.
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Contents
Section Subject
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1.1 The basic procedure must only be carried out by qualified Biomedical
Scientists, Clinical Scientists and other staff who have been properly trained
in the procedure and are deemed to be competent. Training must be in
compliance with the training record accompanying the SOP.
2.0 Background
2.1.2 Staff within the unit MUST wear gloves to carry out specific tasks as
outlined in specific standard operating procedures. This ensures that
the risk of contaminating the compounded product is reduced.
2.1.3 Staff MUST also wear gloves to protect themselves against known
and unknown biohazards and cryoprotectant substances.
3.0 Definitions
Refer to:
Rules and Guidance’s for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors 2002
Sixth edition ISBN 011 322559
All staff must follow safe practice for dealing with biological materials as stated in the
Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control Policy, Section 2:Universal Infection
Control including Safe Handling and Disposal of Sharps, Sharps Injuries and Exposure to
Blood and Body Fluids, Spillages and Waste. All human derived products should be
treated as a potential biohazard.
Alcohol solutions should be used in well-ventilated environments and staff must avoid
inhalation of vapour (refer to departmental COSHH assessment)
Staff with latex allergies must wear latex free gloves at all times.
5.0 Equipment/Documentation
• Fingernails
• Back of hands
• Wrists
• Between webs of fingers
•Thumb
6.2.1 Non-sterile gloves are worn out side of the aseptic clean room
environment for tasks that include:
6.2.2 Select the appropriate size gloves to fit your hands comfortably from
the box of non-sterile gloves located in the appropriate area(s) for the
task(s) that are to be undertaken.
6.2.4 Tuck coat cuffs under the cuff of the gloves to ensure that there is no
skin exposed.
6.3.1 Vinyl gloves are used to gown up in. Clean the gowning gloves with
alcohol wipes and solution.
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6.3.1 Within the changing room, select the most appropriate gloves to fit
your hands, (one size larger than normal) peel open the outer
packaging of the gloves. Discard this packaging.
6.3.3 Put on the first glove touching only the folded back part of the glove
with ungloved hand.
6.3.4 Put on the second glove. Do not touch the outside surface of the
gloves with ungloved hands.
6.3.5 Following gowning up tuck cuffs of suit into the cuff of the gloves to
ensure that all skin is covered.
6.4.1 Sterile gloves are used when working on HPC and other products for
clinical use. They are only sterile whilst within the packaging.
Operators must not use sterile gloves that have had their packaging
removed or damaged in any way. If gloves become damaged they
must be changed at immediately.
Sterile gloves MUST be worn at all times when working in Aseptic
Rooms
6.5.1 Staff must ensure that prior to commencing the following task(s) they
clean their gloved hands.
• Spraying in
• Cleaning transfer hatches
• Working within clean rooms.
6.5.2 Select a wad of alcohol wipes and wipe each hand. Pay particular
attention to the following areas:
• Back of hands
• Wrists
• Between webs of fingers
• Thumb
6.5.5 Visually ensure that your hands have dried before proceeding.
8.0 References
8.3 SOPs
BMTU.SCIL 149 PQ gowning procedures
Issue Change
1.0 JACIE format – working in new facility
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Trainee:____________________________________________Trainer:_________________________________Date:_________________
The following table constitutes the Record Training - Training Status and Competency, in this procedure, for the personnel detailed below.
Date Trainee Trainee Date Supervisor / Supervisor / Trainer Competency Assessment Method.
Training Name Signature Training Trainers to sign, if Trainee is
Started Completed Signature Competent in SOP.
This completed Record Training & Competency Assessment form must be forwarded to the QA Manager for archiving, by the trainer.