Class 1000 Clean Room Management System

Purpose

Special regulations are set to standardize the clean room management method and ensure the cleanliness of the clean room.

Scope

All personnel whose work content is related to the clean room must comply with this.

(Figure 1: Class 1000 Clean room)

Responsibilities

Production Section, Factory Affairs Department.

Contents

1. Use of clean room

1.1. The grade of this clean room is CLASS 1000.

1.2. All personnel entering the clean room must wear dust-free clothes and dust-free hats in normal circumstances to maintain the pollution prevention and control requirements of the clean room.

1.3. After entering the clean room, wear latex gloves and masks of appropriate specifications according to the scope of work.

1.4. Once the temperature of the clean room air conditioner is set, except for the supervisor, other personnel are not allowed to adjust it at will

1.5. Once the clean room fan is running, the power supply shall not be turned off at will unless there is a power outage or continuous holiday or regular maintenance.

1.6. When personnel enter and exit the clean room, it is prohibited to enter and exit the safety escape door at will, and to open the escape door at will. 

1.7. When people inside and outside the clean room have to talk for official business, they should use the internal telephone. It is strictly forbidden to open the escape door and talk face to face.

1.8. Any items entering the clean room, including packaging boxes, packaging materials, equipment, etc., must be cleaned before entering the clean room.

1.9. Clean clothes or hair caps must not be taken off at will in the clean room to avoid contaminating the cleanliness of the clean room. If violations are found, they will be handled according to factory regulations.

1.10. Filing of burrs is not allowed in the clean room, and waste such as dandruff is not allowed to be generated indoors.

1.11. Purity requirements in the clean room require manufacturers to test their purity every year, and the test results are used as a reference for control.

1.12. Temperature specifications in the clean room: 22+4℃, humidity specifications below 60%.

1.13. The number of people in the clean room shall not exceed 15.

(Figure 2: Clean room personnel management)

2. Cleaning and maintenance

2.1. Clean the floor and conveyor belt with a dust-sticking roller every day when the clean room starts working.

2.2. Wipe the walls of the air shower in the clean room with a dust-free cloth every day to prevent the accumulation of hair.

2.3. Clean the floor with a sponge mop after washing with water before leaving get off work every Friday.

2.4. When the clean room is not in use, the air conditioner must be turned on for ventilation to ensure that the air in the clean room is always under positive pressure to prevent the entry of external air and dust.

2.5. The air pressure monitoring of the clean room is based on the fluttering of the red belt at the air inlet of the external air conditioner; the positive pressure monitoring is based on the fluttering of the red belt outside the air outlet.

3. Cleaning

3.1. Anti-static clothing and hair caps are replaced and cleaned every Monday, and the company cleans them uniformly.

3.2. When leaving get off work every Friday, spray the floor shoes with medicinal alcohol in a sprayer to disinfect them.

3.3. The latex gloves and dust-free cloth used in the clean room are collected in the recycling bin.

(Figure 3: Cleanroom cleaning and maintenance)

Frequently asked questions

1. What is a Class 1000 Cleanroom?

Users often want a clear definition of what a Class 1000 Cleanroom is. They are interested in understanding its classification according to cleanliness standards (such as ISO 14644-1) and the particle limits that define its cleanliness level.

2. What are the air particle count limits for a Class 1000 cleanroom?

This question focuses on the specific particle count limits for different particle sizes (e.g., ≥0.5 microns) within a Class 1000 cleanroom. People are looking to understand how many particles are allowed in the air per cubic meter for this class of cleanroom.

3. What are the key components of a Class 1000 cleanroom management system?

Users often inquire about the critical elements that constitute an effective management system, including air filtration, HVAC systems, contamination control, personnel protocols, gowning procedures, and cleanliness monitoring.

4. What are the operational and maintenance requirements for a Class 1000 cleanroom?

People are interested in knowing the specific protocols for maintaining the cleanroom environment, such as cleaning schedules, routine checks, calibration of equipment, and how to manage contamination risks.

5. How does a Class 1000 cleanroom compare to other CleanRoom Classifications (e.g., Class 100 or Class 10000)?

Users want to know the differences between various cleanroom classes, such as Class 1000 vs. Class 100 or Class 10000, in terms of cleanliness standards, operational requirements, and suitability for different industries or applications.