SOP for Sink and Drain Sanitization

1. Purpose:
To lay down the procedure for regular sanitization of Sinks and Drains in the manufacturing area and maintenance of related records.

2. Scope:
This procedure is applicable to Sink, Drain and Manholes in and around the production area.

3. Reference, Attachments & Annexures :
3.1. Reference: In house
3.2. Attachments:
3.2.1. Attachment–1: Drain and Sink sanitization record, Department wise (DHR/014/F1/1)
3.3 Annexure:1 Area wise Sink & Drain points

4. Responsibility:
4.1. Front Desk/Admin. Officer – HR & Admin. Department
4.1.1. To check proper drain sanitization is done or not.
4.1.2. To maintain the records of sanitization.

5. Distribution:
5.1. Quality Assurance (QA) Department.
5.2. HR and Admin Department.
5.3. All users.
5.4. Plant Head.

6. Definition of terms:
Not applicable

7. Procedure:
7.1. Remove all objects near the sink, drain within the manufacturing area.
7.2. Once A day
7.2.1. Flush out all drainage channels with water after removing solid debris using flexible brushes every week.
7.2.2. Wash Sink & Brackets using a cleaning agent and water followed by sanitization with a suitable sanitizing agent.
7.2.3. Use 10% Phenyl, 2.5% Dettol or 2.5% Savlon solution alternatively every month.
7.2.4. Remove the covers from the Manhole.
7.2.5. Remove all accumulate debris & clean the drainage channel with hot detergent solution followed by sanitization with a suitable sanitizing agent Appx. 100 ml sanitization solution.
7.2.6. Replace the Manhole covers & wipe the surrounding floor area with a Mop soaked in disinfectant solution.
7.2.7. Document all activities in sink & drain sanitization record (Attachment-1)
7.2.8. Sanitizing Agent: 10% Phenyl, 2.5% Dettol or 2.5% Savlon solution

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