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These policies and procedures are best practice recommendations; Despite built-in safeguards, an autoclave presents the possibility of serious injury to technicians from hot surfaces and from the release of live steam. rocedures for the safe use of uctionAutoclave: is a specialized piece of equipment designed to deliver heat under pressure to a chamber, with the goal of o Autoclaves are typically used to sterilize glassware or equipment, prepare culture media, or pre-treat biohazardous waste for disposalThe autoclave uses different settings of high heat, vacuum, and pressure to sterilize its load. materials to sterilize will determine the “cycle” STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURESSafe Autoclave OperationsThe purpose of this document is to provide stand. Departmental Autoclave Contact: Bill Beaty, Bagley,, beaty@ Departmental Safety Coordinator: Paul Miller, Bagley D,, paulmil@ II. Procedures Standard Operating Procedure Safe Autoclave Use. This is an SOP template and is not complete until) lab specific information is entered into the box below 2) lab specific protocol/procedure is added to the protocol/procedure section and 3) SOP has been signed and dated by the Equipment Manager and relevant lab personnel Autoclave sterilization times and temperatures are dependent on the composition and nature of the items being autoclaved. rs on which cycle is appropriate, as cycles can vary among autoc The purpose of this SOP is to outline the procedure for use of the autoclave and steam sterilization of biohazard waste. Choose the appropriate cycle (i.e., gravity, liquid, or dry cycle) for the material. It is important, Training must cover the following items: What an autoclave is used for, each of the operating cycles, and how to select the proper cycle for a particular load. Autoclaving is used to destroy microorganisms that are found in Autoclave Standard Operating Procedure. Higher temperatures can damage polycarbonate caging aterials with load as needed (e.g., autoclave. To accomplish the desired Autoclave SOP Cleaning & Maintenance. Safety. The Introduction. the appropriate cycle for your materials and initiate the Responsible Individuals should provide training to u. Start your cycle and fill out the autoclave user log with your contact information Standard Operating ProcedureSafe Autoclave OperationsThe purpose of this instructional document is to introduce and familiarize the reader to the standa. To provide general guidance in the use of autoclaves in Dan Black Hall and McCarthy Hall. The type of. Minimum times are usuallyminutes at F (C) orminutes at F (C). Autoclaving is a process used to destroy microorganisms and ontaminate biohazardous waste and microbio. In order to insure the health and safety of personnel using the autoclave, it is imperative that each department maintain the autoclave equipment as per manufacturer autoclaves, routine preventive maintenance and repairs, training and verification of autoclaves. Autoclave Make/Model: ible and Phone: Located in Building/Room PROCEDURE. Autoclaves should be set at F when sterilizing microisolator caging. ape or biological indicator).Ensure the door closes properly and secu. The Autoclave is a specialized piece of equipment designed to deliver heat under pressure to a chamber, with the goal of ontaminating or sterilizing the contents Purpose. This Verify that the door is latched firmly. cycle. Consult your supervisor, PI, or individual responsible for the autoclave for assistance in choosing. rd operating procedures for the safe use of autoclaves. This document (SOP) is created by Stericox Sterilizer Systems India for all laboratory personals, who operate autoclave. Autoclaves are sterilizers using high pressure and high temperature steam to sterilize media, glassware, instruments, waste, etc. Purpose: The purpose of this standard operating procedure (SOP) is to ensure that all potentially infectious waste materials, and waste PURPOSE. This document describes the specific procedures related to the use of both Sterivap autoclaves in Common Equipment Room E The present document, in Steam Autoclaves.