Animal Control
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-AC-01
Government Building
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
NEN 2075:2011
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To ensure a clean, safe, and hygienic environment in the Animal Control area of a Government Building, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dusting all surfaces, including desks, shelves, and equipment.
- Vacuuming all carpeted areas and rugs.
- Mopping hard floors with appropriate cleaning solution.
- Sanitising all high-touch surfaces, including door handles, light switches, and taps.
- Cleaning and disinfecting animal holding areas and cages.
- Emptying and sanitising rubbish bins.
- Cleaning and sanitising toilets and washbasins.
- Ensuring all cleaning supplies are replenished and stored correctly.
Method
- Prepare cleaning trolley with colour-coded cleaning cloths and solutions.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture dust and allergens.
- Vacuum carpets using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to minimise airborne particles.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral pH cleaner to prevent damage to surfaces.
- Sanitise high-touch surfaces with a disinfectant approved for use in animal facilities.
- Clean animal holding areas with a veterinary-grade disinfectant, ensuring all waste is disposed of according to regulations.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise bins with a disinfectant spray.
- Clean toilets and washbasins with a toilet-specific cleaner and disinfectant.
- Replenish cleaning supplies and ensure all equipment is cleaned and stored properly.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket with wringer
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Veterinary-grade disinfectant
- Disinfectant spray for high-touch surfaces
- Toilet-specific cleaner
- Cleaning trolley
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free of dust; no odours present; floors are spotless and dry; high-touch surfaces are sanitised and free of smudges; animal areas are clean with no waste present; bins are empty and sanitised. |
| Good | Minor dust on less accessible surfaces; no strong odours; floors are clean with minimal streaks; high-touch surfaces are mostly clean; animal areas are mostly clean with minimal waste; bins are empty but not sanitised. |
| Pass | Visible dust on surfaces; slight odours present; floors are clean but with visible streaks; high-touch surfaces have some smudges; animal areas have some waste; bins are emptied but not sanitised. |
| Fail | Surfaces are dusty; strong odours present; floors are dirty or sticky; high-touch surfaces are visibly dirty; animal areas have significant waste; bins are full or not emptied. |
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