Emergency Stairwell
Code: ANCMF-AU-CO-ES-02
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
AS/NZS 3666:2011
AS 1851:2012
Commercial
Circulation Area
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the emergency stairwell in the commercial office is maintained to the highest cleaning standards, ensuring safety, hygiene, and compliance with Australian workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces, including handrails, skirting boards, and ledges.
- Sanitise handrails and high-touch areas to minimise the risk of infection.
- Vacuum carpeted areas and remove debris from non-carpeted surfaces.
- Mop non-carpeted floors with appropriate cleaning solution.
- Remove rubbish and replace bin liners.
- Inspect and clean light fixtures and remove cobwebs.
- Ensure emergency signage is clean and visible.
Method
- Prepare the area by placing safety signs at entry points.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth and extendable duster for high areas.
- Sanitise handrails and high-touch areas with a disinfectant solution.
- Vacuum carpeted areas using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner.
- Mop non-carpeted floors with a neutral pH floor cleaner.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners, ensuring proper waste segregation.
- Clean light fixtures with a damp cloth and remove any cobwebs.
- Check emergency signage for cleanliness and visibility.
- Remove safety signs once the area is dry and safe.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- Extendable duster
- Disinfectant solution
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Mop and bucket
- Rubbish bin liners
- Safety signs
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and marks; handrails are sanitised and free of smudges; floors are spotless with no debris; rubbish bins are empty with fresh liners; light fixtures are clean and operational; emergency signage is pristine and clearly visible. |
| Good | Minor dust on high surfaces; handrails are sanitised but may have slight smudges; floors are clean with minimal debris; rubbish bins are empty with fresh liners; light fixtures are clean; emergency signage is visible. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; handrails are sanitised but visibly smudged; floors have some debris; rubbish bins are not overflowing; light fixtures are mostly clean; emergency signage is visible but not pristine. |
| Fail | Heavy dust accumulation; handrails are unsanitised; floors are dirty with visible debris; rubbish bins are overflowing; light fixtures are dirty; emergency signage is obscured or dirty. |
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