Physics Lab
Code: ANCMF-AU-EF-PL-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
NEN 2075:2011
Educational
Laboratory
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To ensure the Physics Lab in the education facility is cleaned to the highest Australian standards, maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for students and staff.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including benches, shelves, and equipment.
- Sanitise all work surfaces and high-touch areas.
- Vacuum and mop floors using a colour-coded system.
- Empty and sanitise rubbish bins.
- Clean and polish sinks and taps.
- Wipe down all glass surfaces and windows.
- Ensure all cleaning is compliant with Australian workplace health and safety requirements.
Method
- Prepare the 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 the highest point and working downwards.
- Sanitise work surfaces and high-touch areas with an approved disinfectant.
- Vacuum the floor using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to minimise dust and allergens.
- Mop the floor with a neutral detergent, ensuring the mop is rinsed frequently.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
- Clean sinks and taps with a non-abrasive cleaner, ensuring all water spots and stains are removed.
- Wipe down glass surfaces with a glass cleaner, ensuring no streaks remain.
Equipment
- Colour-coded microfibre cloths and mops
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Neutral detergent
- Approved disinfectant
- Non-abrasive cleaner
- Glass cleaner
- Cleaning trolley
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and marks; floors are spotless with no residue; bins are sanitised and odour-free; glass surfaces are streak-free; no visible dirt or debris. |
| Good | Minor dust on high surfaces; floors are clean with minimal residue; bins are clean with slight odour; glass surfaces have minor streaks; minimal visible dirt or debris. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have some residue; bins are emptied but not fully sanitised; glass surfaces have visible streaks; some visible dirt or debris. |
| Fail | Significant dust on surfaces; floors are dirty with visible residue; bins are full or have strong odour; glass surfaces are heavily streaked; visible dirt or debris is 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