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Chapter 5: Using Your Clean Bench
• Wipe down the interior surfaces of the clean
bench with a mild household detergent. DO
NOT use abrasive cleaners, bleach or solvents,
as they may damage the work surface of the
clean bench.
• Allow the clean bench to operate undisturbed
for 5 to 15 minutes before loading materials.
• Wear long sleeved lab coat with knit cuffs and
over-the-cuff rubber gloves. Use protective
eyewear.
Loading Materials and Equipment
• Only load the materials required for the
procedure. Do not overload the clean bench.
• Do not obstruct the air diffuser.
• Large objects should not be placed close
together.
• After loading the clean bench, wait 2 to 3
minutes to purge airborne contaminants from
the work area.
Work Techniques
• Keep all materials at least 4 inches inside of the
clean bench and perform all contaminated
operations as far to the front of the work area as
possible.
• Segregate all clean and contaminated materials
in the work area.
• Arrange materials to minimize the movement of
contaminated materials into clean areas.
• Keep all discarded contaminated material to the
front of the clean bench.
• Avoid moving materials or the operator’s hands
and arms in and out of the work area during use.
• Avoid the use of an open flame.
• Use proper aseptic technique.
• Avoid using techniques or procedures that
disrupt the airflow patterns of the clean bench.
Final Purging
• Upon completion of work, the clean bench
should be allowed to operate for 2 to 3 minutes
undisturbed, to purge airborne contaminants
from the work area.