PROPER ENTRY PROCEDURES: INTRODUCTION

Due to the sensitive nature of cleanroom work, strict disciplines must be observed during the preparation, entry and exit to and from our work facilities. A moment’s carelessness or inattention can result in widespread contamination costing tens of thousands of dollars and weeks of clean up effort, not to mention posing a potential safety hazard.

Although cleanrooms vary in their sensitivity levels, this topic assumes that you’ll be entering a high level facility, one that requires a bunny suit. This being the case, the entry procedures discussed here will address the majority of techniques in use today.

Interior view of the VPF showing suited workers lifting a satellite.
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