Join one of the following Working Groups (WGs) and become a member of the team developing best practices that will shape the future of your field!
Considerations in Cleanroom Design (WG-CC012)
Surface Molecular Contamination (WG-CC043)
Vacuum Cleaner Systems for Cleanrooms (WG-CC044)
Design Considerations for Critical Exhaust Systems (WG-CC045)
Cleanroom Lighting (WG-CC047)
Nanotechnology Safety (WG-CC205)
Take the lead in turning these proposed topics into Recommended Practices (RP):
Contamination Control in Compounding Cleanrooms (USP 797)
Contamination Control in Non-Cleanroom Environments within Healthcare Industries
For more information on these topics, or to propose a new Recommended Practice topic, contact IEST Technical Services at technicaldept@iest.org or phone (847) 981-0100.
Help update guidelines for designing cleanrooms
This Working Group was recently reconstituted and has begun updating IEST-RP-CC012, Considerations in Cleanroom Design. This RP makes recommendations regarding factors to consider in the design of cleanroom facilities. The RP is intended to provide users with a means to establish performance criteria for cleanrooms. This discussion focuses on those environmental conditions that typically confront cleanroom designers and users. The document includes a sample cleanroom construction protocol.
Contact IEST Technical Services at technicaldept@iest.org or phone (847) 981-0100 to take your role in a leading-edge effort!
Join the surface molecular contamination Working Group
Take this opportunity to provide key input as new WG-CC043 addresses the issue of Surface Molecular Contamination (SMC). The focus will be on developing an RP to clearly describe the types of SMC that may affect critical surfaces and processes. It will also describe sources, effects, measurement methods, and control methods.
The RP will cover types of SMC include organic and inorganic contaminants that may be adsorbed or reacted onto the surface. Topics to be reviewed are:
- Types of surface molecular contamination
- Sources of SMC
- Types of surfaces affected
- Types of measurement
- Effects of contamination
- Control methods
This document will not focus on mechanically generated particles typically counted by airborne particle counters, but could include particles formed by salts or other chemical reactions.
Contact IEST Technical Services at technicaldept@iest.org or phone (847) 981-0100 to participate in a new chapter in contamination control history!
Contribute to vacuum cleaning system guidelines
Vacuum cleaning systems play an important role in the contamination control program for the removal of large particles, fibers, and debris from cleanroom surfaces. They also are used in equipment maintenance operations within the controlled environment for both hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Vacuum cleaners can, however, become a risk to the surrounding clean environment if they are improperly designed, selected, used or maintained.
WG-CC044 is developing an RP to provide guidance for this essential element in cleanroom operations. The core of the WG is comprised of industry experts in design, manufacturing, and use of these systems for a myriad of cleanroom applications. If you have expertise in or wish to learn about this essential piece of cleanroom equipment and how it interfaces with contamination control programs, please consider sitting in on our session as an observer, or, if qualified, you can become a voting member.
Contact IEST Technical Services at technicaldept@iest.org or phone (847) 981-0100 to take your role in a leading-edge effort!
Help develop guidelines for critical exhaust system installation
Newly formed WG-CC045 is developing an RP to provide guidance for code compliance, system longevity and testing protocols when installing chemical fume hood systems. This document will offer duct and blower sizing, material compatibility, testing criteria, and system analysis to ensure a safer laboratory environment.
Contact IEST Technical Services at technicaldept@iest.org or phone (847) 981-0100 to take your role in a leading-edge effort!
Help develop guidelines for cleanroom lighting fixtures
Newly formed WG-CC047 is developing an RP to address the design, specification, and application of lighting systems for use in cleanrooms. This document will provide guidance for potential cleanroom users and designers in the appropriate specification of systems meeting specific cleanroom lighting requirements. Information provided by this RP will also be useful to parties involved in the manufacture, purchase, installation, testing, and use of the lighting systems.
Contact IEST Technical Services at technicaldept@iest.org or phone (847) 981-0100 to take your role in a leading-edge effort!
Help set the standard for nanotechnology facility safety
Be a pioneer—join the WG that is tackling the issue of safety in the emerging field of nanotechnology.
Nanotechnology safety is the theme of WG-CC205, which is addressing all aspects of facility safety, targeted at interdisciplinary research and manufacturing facilities. Teaming with the NIOSH Prevention through Design initiative, the WG will present a compendium of existing information on facility safety coupled with emerging information and its impact on facilities.
Contact IEST Technical Services at technicaldept@iest.org or phone (847) 981-0100 to take your role in a leading-edge effort!