Switchboard Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-SR-07
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
AS/NZS 4801:2001
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the switchboard room in the aged care facility is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, minimising risks associated with dust accumulation and ensuring compliance with Australian health and safety regulations.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces, including switchboards, shelves, and ledges.
- Wipe down all accessible surfaces with a damp cloth using a suitable cleaning agent.
- Vacuum the floor using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to prevent dust circulation.
- Sanitise high-touch areas such as door handles and light switches.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
- Inspect for and remove any cobwebs from corners and ceilings.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring colour-coded cleaning cloths are used to prevent cross-contamination.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the top and working downwards.
- Wipe down surfaces with a damp cloth and appropriate cleaning solution, ensuring no moisture enters electrical components.
- Vacuum the floor thoroughly, paying special attention to corners and edges.
- Sanitise high-touch areas using a disinfectant wipe.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and ensure bins are clean and odour-free.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all tasks are completed to standard.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Damp cloths
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Disinfectant wipes
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | No visible dust or debris; all surfaces are spotless and sanitised; high-touch areas are disinfected; rubbish bins are empty and odour-free; no cobwebs present. |
| Good | Minor dust in non-critical areas; surfaces are clean with no visible marks; high-touch areas are mostly disinfected; rubbish bins are empty with minimal odour; no cobwebs present. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust in some areas; surfaces are generally clean but may have some marks; high-touch areas are partially disinfected; rubbish bins are emptied but may have slight odour; few cobwebs present. |
| Fail | Visible dust and debris; surfaces are dirty or sticky; high-touch areas are not disinfected; rubbish bins are full or have strong odour; cobwebs are present. |
Documentation
- Cleaning Checklist: Digital or paper checklist to verify completion of all cleaning tasks
- Incident Reports: Documentation of any cleaning-related incidents, spills, or issues encountered
- Maintenance Records: Record any maintenance needs identified during cleaning (for reporting to maintenance team)
- Photos: Before and after photos as requested to document cleaning completion and quality