Communications Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-CR-10
Government Building
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the communications room in the government building is maintained to the highest cleaning standards, ensuring a dust-free, sanitised environment that supports optimal equipment performance and complies with Australian workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including equipment, shelves, and ledges.
- Vacuum floors using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to minimise dust particles.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces including door handles, light switches, and equipment controls.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
- Inspect and clean air vents to ensure they are free from dust and debris.
- Wipe down all horizontal surfaces with a damp microfibre cloth.
- Ensure all cleaning activities are performed using colour-coded cleaning systems to prevent cross-contamination.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used.
- Begin by dusting all surfaces from top to bottom to prevent recontamination of cleaned areas.
- Vacuum the entire floor area using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to capture fine dust particles.
- Sanitise high-touch surfaces using an approved disinfectant, ensuring contact time as per manufacturer's instructions.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and dispose of waste according to facility waste management protocols.
- Inspect air vents and clean using a vacuum attachment or damp cloth to remove dust build-up.
- Wipe down all horizontal surfaces with a damp microfibre cloth to remove any remaining dust or debris.
Equipment
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Approved disinfectant
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
- Dusting tools
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly free of dust and debris; high-touch surfaces are sanitised with no visible smudges; air vents are clean with no dust build-up; rubbish bins are empty and clean; no unpleasant odours present. |
| Good | Minor dust on non-critical surfaces; high-touch surfaces are mostly clean with minimal smudging; air vents have minimal dust; rubbish bins are empty but may have minor residue; no strong odours present. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on some surfaces; high-touch surfaces show some smudging; air vents have visible dust; rubbish bins are emptied but not cleaned; mild odours may be present. |
| Fail | Significant dust accumulation on surfaces; high-touch surfaces are visibly dirty; air vents are clogged with dust; rubbish bins are full or dirty; strong unpleasant odours 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