5 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Mistakes To Avoid

When people working with medications make errors, they can cost lives and endanger themselves and other people. To ensure you create a safer, more effective working environment, here are five pharmaceutical manufacturing mistakes you should always avoid.

STAYING PRIMARILY PAPER-BASED

Human error causes many pharmaceutical manufacturing mishaps. Unfortunately, businesses that primarily use paper documents are more likely to suffer from mistakes. Paper documents get lost, damaged, and stolen.

For the most part, you cannot update a piece of paper, preventing you from keeping updated information consolidated in one place. Not to mention the time consumed searching for these papers or manually recording data. Ditch paper-based practices and digitize your documents. It’ll increase workflow, streamline essential data, and automate modifying information.

ENDANGERING YOUR WELLBEING

Manufacturing is inherently dangerous business. The use of heavy equipment, motorized tools, sharp objects, heat, and fire puts workers in danger throughout the day. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, exposure to chemicals adds even more hazards to the working environment.

Don’t put yourself at risk and forget the proper PPE. Depending on the equipment you use, follow the best PPE practices at all times – accidents can happen at any moment. Always wear a respirator mask, lab garments, and eye protection when interacting with chemicals.

BEING UNPREPARED

It might seem that many workplace accidents occur suddenly, out of thin air, but most mistakes are not freak events. An individual who is unprepared for the potential hazards presented in their working environment is more likely to mess up, suffer or cause an injury, and endanger those around them.

The best way to ensure people working in dangerous spaces are protected is though regular training. Activities that reinforce best practices, educate the staff, rehearse proper techniques, and simulate accident identification can save lives.

PROMOTING CONTAMINATION

Pharmaceutical manufacturing relies on sanitation and clean working environments. There is nothing worse than contaminating important medical supplies and products. That’s why it’s essential you clean thoroughly and regularly. This involves disinfecting all surfaces, tools, and equipment before and after use, as well as at the end of your shift. Additionally, sanitize your clothing and hands to prevent outside influences.

NOT USING INDELIBLE MARKINGS

Governments in America and around the world set strict regulations set. One of these requirements relates to pill marking, which are characters/numbers/images printed onto the tablet or capsule. Obviously, you want to ensure your marking is indelible and doesn’t damage the pills. To achieve this, we recommend using laser marking machines for all marking needs. These devices accurately and effectively create tamper-proof markings on pills.

Ensure you avoid these pharmaceutical manufacturing mistakes by staying educated and always conducting best practices. If you need pharmaceutical coding equipment and other related products, consider our selection at Tri-Star Technologies.