SOP for Pest Control

In this post Standard Operating Procedure of SOP for Pest Control in Pharmaceuticals is describe.

Purpose:   To lay down operating procedure of pest control.

Scope:    This procedure is applicable to ...............

Responsibility: In Charge Housekeeping

          1. To ensure that the efficacy of the pest control.

          2. Ensure that the pests are not getting habituated and showing resistance to the pesticide.

          3. To ensure that the pesticides are being changed at regular interval.

         4. The pest control activity is performed as

Attachments: Pest controls record format

Frequency: The pest control in the factory is done at the weekends only or prior to the holidays and the frequency for the pest control is once in month.

Procedure:

1.   Ensure that all the containers are in closed condition and kept in designated area

2.   Ensure the completion of the work in that area.

3.   Ensure that the drinking water purification unit is empty and closed.

4.   Wear gloves and mask

5.   Supervise the pest control activity along with the agent of the government approved pest control authority.

6.   Switch on all the ventilation windows, exhausts.

7.   Do not switch on (AHU) Air Handling Unit or exhausts which throws the air into the production area.

Pest control is permissible in following areas only

⮚   Toilets and bathrooms

⮚   Change room

⮚   Office

⮚   All the periphery of the building

⮚   Security cabin

⮚   Stair cases out side the manufacturing and storage area.

After the pest control

1. Ensure the no pest is found in the area under pest control live or dead.

2. Ensure that there is no irritation to the eyes, no difficulties for breathing or any other uneasiness..

3. If so the first come out immediately from the area .

4. If any such observation if is there then immediate document it report to the pest controlauthority.

5. Clean the area immediately.

6. Inform all discrepancies to the agency.