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1. General safety requirements

1.1. This instruction provides for the prevention of exposure to hazardous and harmful production factors.

Dangerous factors affecting the packer are careless work with glassware, various instruments and apparatus, mechanization and devices used in the process of packaging and dosing of medicines (dosing devices, mortars, devices for filtering, cutting, grinding and melting bases, rolling pills and pouring out suppositories, bottles, jars, pipettes, etc.).

Factors harmful to the packer are: the possibility of poisoning, allergization, exposure to irritating and toxic substances, increased dust content of medicinal substances that are formed during the process of packaging and dosing of medicines.

1.2. The instructions apply to all prepackers who package and dispense medicines and in pharmacies and are a guide in the preparation of instructions, which should be developed taking into account local characteristics and posted in a visible place in the given area of work.

1.3. In their work, packers are guided by current regulatory documents, as well as current rules for design, operation, safety and industrial sanitation when working in pharmacies.

1.4. Individuals who are at least 16 years of age, have secondary education, have undergone special training, have been trained in occupational safety in accordance with GOST 12.0.004-79 and have Group 1 in electrical safety are allowed to independently work on packaging and dispensing medicines.

Instead of GOST 12.0.004-79, by the Decree of the USSR State Standard of November 5, 1990 No. 2797, GOST 12.0.004-90 was approved and put into effect

When applying for a job, the packer must undergo an introductory safety briefing, as well as an initial briefing at the workplace, and then re-briefing every six months, about which entries must be made in the logs.

1.5. In the process of packaging medicines, the packer must comply with internal labor regulations, use sanitary clothing, safety shoes, personal protective equipment and other safety devices in accordance with the current standards for their issuance.

1.6. The packer is obliged to comply with standard fire safety rules and help prevent fires and explosions.

1.7. Packers must know and observe the rules of personal hygiene, keep their gown and cap clean, and wash their hands with warm water and soap and a brush.

The packer must systematically undergo preventive medical examinations in the prescribed manner.

1.8. The packer is personally responsible for violating the requirements of these instructions.

Persons who have failed to comply with or violate labor protection instructions are subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the internal labor regulations and, if necessary, an extraordinary examination of knowledge of labor protection issues.

2. Safety requirements before starting work

2.1. The packer is obliged to prepare his workplace for safe work, bring it into proper sanitary condition, and subject it to wet cleaning.

2.2. Before starting work, the packer, upon accepting the workplace, must check the proper operation of electrical appliances and other equipment, mechanization, other devices, utensils, auxiliary materials and other items of equipment of the workplace.

2.3. The workplace should not contain equipment, electrical appliances, appliances, utensils and other auxiliary materials that are not used in the work.

3. Safety requirements during work

3.1. During work, the packer must avoid haste and package and dose medicines, taking into account safe techniques and working methods.

3.2. When using various instruments and apparatus, mechanization and devices, the packer must be guided by the rules (instructions) set out in the technical data sheets attached to the instruments and apparatus.

The packer should not use the devices without prior training in how to use them.

3.3. When turning on electrical appliances and other electrical equipment, the packer must check the compliance of the voltage of the device indicated in the passport with the voltage in the network, as well as the presence of grounding for those that have metal cases. It should not be switched on with wet hands.

All heating devices (electric stoves, devices for melting standard bases, etc.) must be installed on asbestos and other heat-insulating materials.

3.4. To work on devices operating under pressure (autoclave, distillation apparatus, etc.), persons who have reached the age of 18, who have passed a preliminary medical examination, course training, certification by a qualification commission and instructions on the safe maintenance of an autoclave are allowed. Persons who pass the exam must be issued appropriate certificates. Admission to servicing autoclaves by persons without certificates is prohibited.

Before turning on the distiller, the packer must check the water level in the steam generator and ensure a continuous supply of water to the refrigerator.

It is allowed to open the sterilizer door when sterilizing any solutions in it no earlier than 30 minutes. after completion of sterilization, using extreme caution and covering yourself with the sterilizer door.

3.5. The packer must monitor the integrity of glassware, equipment and utensils (burettes, pipettes, cylinders, rods, mortars, etc.) and not allow broken items to be used in the work.

3.6. To prevent cuts to hands, the packer must carefully open bottles sealed with metal caps.

When sealing bottles with metal caps, the packer must hold the bottle by the bottom.

When sealing medicines with a stopper, the packer must hold the bottle by the neck, carefully screwing in the stopper.

3.7. When packaging and dispensing medicines that contain substances that irritate the mucous membrane, the packer must use a “Petal” type respirator or a gauze bandage.

3.8. After packaging medicines with coloring and odorous substances, the packer must wash his hands with warm water, soap and a brush.

3.9. To avoid fire, the packer should not keep flammable substances near an open fire.

Heating the sealing wax should be done in a water bath, being careful not to get it on your hands.

The packer must also be careful when cooking, transferring, and dispensing hot glue.

3.10. The packer must not lift or carry loads weighing more than 15 kg alone.

3.11. When working with liquids in cylinders, it is necessary to use cylinder tippers; it is not allowed to lift cylinders and carry them in front of you.

3.12. To prevent visual strain, the packer must turn on additional lighting at the workplace if necessary.

3.13. The packer must maintain his workplace in proper sanitary condition at all times.

4. Safety requirements in emergency situations

4.1. The victim or eyewitness of the accident must immediately notify the appropriate supervisor of any work-related accident. The manager must organize first aid for the victim, his delivery to a medical institution, inform the head of the pharmacy, the labor protection engineer or the person performing his functions, and the trade union committee about what happened, keep the situation at the workplace and the condition of the equipment as it was for investigation at the time of the incident, if it does not threaten the life and health of the surrounding workers and does not lead to an accident.

4.2. In the event of an emergency (spill of aggressive reagents, etc.), the packer must take the necessary measures to eliminate the consequences: open windows, ventilate the room, carefully remove spilled and scattered substances.

4.3. If you are burned by an aggressive liquid, wash off the affected surface with a strong stream of water and then treat it appropriately.

4.4. In the event of a fire, the packer must take measures to limit its spread (turn off electrical appliances and devices, use fire extinguishers), create conditions for extinguishing it, ensure the safety of people and preserve material assets.

4.5. In case of other emergency situations, the packer must take measures to evacuate material assets in accordance with the evacuation plan in case of fire or other natural disasters.

5. Safety requirements at the end of work

5.1. The packer must turn off the devices and devices that he used in the process of packaging and dispensing medicines (autoclave, electric stove, apparatus for melting bases and filtering, water bath, etc.).

5.2. Upon completion of work, the packer must wash the table with warm water and soap, and, if necessary, a disinfectant solution and comply with all sanitary requirements.

5.3. At the end of the working day, the packer must take off his gown, cap, and special shoes and put them in a special cabinet, wash his hands thoroughly and comply with all personal hygiene requirements for pharmacy employees.

5.4. If operational deficiencies or malfunctions of devices, instruments and equipment are identified during the work process, the packer must notify the pharmacy administration about this.

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