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BS 2646-3:2023

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Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories – Safe use and operation. Code of practice

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BSI 2023 34
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PDF Pages PDF Title
5 Foreword
7 0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
8 3 Terms and definitions
4 Operation of autoclaves
4.1 Training and instruction of operators
4.2 Operating instructions
9 4.3 Autoclave process record
4.4 Plant history file
5 Maintenance
5.1 Maintenance schedule
10 5.2 Permit to work certificates
5.3 Risk of infection during make-safe
11 5.4 Statutory pressure vessel inspection
6 Protective clothing
6.1 Laboratory clothing
6.2 Additional protection
7 Loading and unloading
7.1 Loading
12 7.2 Unloading the autoclave
7.3 Operator protection, loading and unloading
8 Discard containers
13 9 Potential hazards in the use of laboratory autoclaves
9.1 Spillages
9.2 Temperature
9.3 Pressure vessel hazard
14 9.4 Unloading hazard
9.5 Failure of a make-safe process
15 Table 1 — Typical operating cycle conditions
10 Operating cycles
16 10.1 Functional design
10.2 Operating cycles for liquids sterilization
17 10.3 Operating cycles for make-safe
18 10.4 Operating cycles for equipment and glassware sterilization
10.5 Operating cycles for disinfecting fabrics and textiles
19 11 Autoclave performance
11.1 Installation qualification
11.2 Operational qualification
11.3 Performance qualification
20 12 Performance tests
12.1 Instrument accuracy, calibration and operating cycle controls
21 12.2 Liquids sterilization
23 12.3 Make-safe: mixed waste
26 12.4 Equipment and glassware sterilization
27 12.5 Fabrics and textiles disinfection
29 12.6 Materials testing and processing
12.7 Hazard group 4 waste
13 In-use testing
13.1 Thermometric checks
30 13.2 Chemical and biological indicators
14 Removal and disposal
31 Annex A (informative)  Concept of sterility
33 Bibliography
BS 2646-3:2023
$167.15