IT Lab
Code: ANCMF-AU-EF-IL-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Educational
Laboratory
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To ensure a clean, hygienic, and safe IT Lab environment in an education facility, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all surfaces including desks, chairs, and computer equipment.
- Sanitising of high-touch areas such as keyboards, mice, and door handles.
- Vacuuming of carpeted areas and spot cleaning as necessary.
- Mopping of hard floors with appropriate cleaning solution.
- Emptying and sanitising rubbish bins.
- Cleaning of windows and glass surfaces.
- Ensuring all cleaning activities are conducted using colour-coded cleaning systems to prevent cross-contamination.
Method
- Prepare cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from high surfaces and working downwards.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with an approved disinfectant, allowing appropriate contact time.
- Vacuum carpeted areas thoroughly, paying attention to corners and under desks.
- Mop hard floors using a damp mop and suitable cleaning solution, ensuring no excess water is left on the floor.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise bin surfaces.
- Clean windows and glass surfaces with a glass cleaner, ensuring streak-free finish.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all tasks are completed to standard.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket (colour-coded)
- Cleaning trolley
- Approved disinfectants and cleaning solutions
- Glass cleaner
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and smudges; high-touch areas are sanitised with no visible residue; floors are spotless with no debris; bins are empty and sanitised; windows are streak-free. |
| Good | Minor dust on less accessible surfaces; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; floors are clean with minimal debris; bins are empty but not sanitised; windows have minor streaks. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; high-touch areas partially sanitised; floors have visible debris; bins are emptied but not sanitised; windows have visible streaks. |
| Fail | Significant dust accumulation; high-touch areas not sanitised; floors are dirty with debris; bins are full; windows are dirty with streaks. |
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