Metalwork Shop
Code: ANCMF-AU-EF-MS-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
NEN 2075:2011
Educational
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment in the metalwork shop of an education facility, ensuring compliance with Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dusting all surfaces including benches, equipment, and storage areas.
- Sanitising high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and taps.
- Mopping floors with appropriate cleaning solutions to remove metal shavings and debris.
- Emptying rubbish bins and replacing liners.
- Cleaning and sanitising sinks and taps.
- Wiping down walls and partitions to remove dust and grime.
- Ensuring all cleaning activities adhere to colour-coded cleaning systems to prevent cross-contamination.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture fine metal particles.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with a disinfectant spray, ensuring contact time as per product instructions.
- Use a broom to sweep the floor, collecting metal shavings and debris.
- Mop the floor with a neutral pH cleaner, focusing on areas with visible dirt and stains.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and dispose of waste according to facility guidelines.
- Clean sinks and taps with a non-abrasive cleaner, ensuring removal of any metal residue.
- Wipe down walls and partitions with a damp cloth to remove dust and grime.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- Disinfectant spray
- Broom and dustpan
- Mop and bucket
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Non-abrasive cleaner for sinks
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free from dust and metal particles; floors are spotless with no visible debris; high-touch areas are sanitised with no residue; rubbish bins are empty and clean; sinks and taps are free from stains and residue. |
| Good | Minor dust on less accessible surfaces; floors have minimal debris; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; rubbish bins are emptied but may have minor residue; sinks and taps have slight water spots. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have some debris; high-touch areas are partially sanitised; rubbish bins are emptied but dirty; sinks and taps have visible stains. |
| Fail | Significant dust and metal particles on surfaces; floors are dirty with visible debris; high-touch areas are not sanitised; rubbish bins are full or overflowing; sinks and taps are heavily stained. |
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