Disaster Recovery
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-DR-03
Government Building
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
AS/NZS 4801:2001
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To ensure the Disaster Recovery space within the Government Building is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, 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 spot cleaning as necessary.
- Mopping hard floors with appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Sanitising high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and telephones.
- Emptying rubbish bins and replacing liners.
- Cleaning and sanitising toilets and washbasins.
- Ensuring all cleaning is performed using a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary supplies and equipment, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used.
- Begin by dusting all surfaces from high to low to prevent recontamination.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas thoroughly, paying special attention to corners and edges.
- Mop hard floors using a damp mop and appropriate cleaning solution, ensuring no excess water is left on the floor.
- Sanitise high-touch areas using a disinfectant spray and cloth, ensuring all surfaces are visibly wet for the required contact time.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and dispose of waste according to facility protocols.
- Clean toilets and washbasins using a toilet brush and sanitising cleaner, ensuring all surfaces are scrubbed and rinsed.
Equipment
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Mop and bucket (colour-coded)
- Cleaning trolley
- Disinfectant spray
- Toilet brush
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and marks; floors are spotless with no visible debris; high-touch areas are sanitised and visibly clean; no unpleasant odours present; rubbish bins are empty and clean. |
| Good | Minor dust on high surfaces; floors are clean with minimal debris; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; faint odours may be present; rubbish bins are emptied but may have minor residue. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have visible debris; high-touch areas are inconsistently sanitised; noticeable odours present; rubbish bins are not emptied regularly. |
| Fail | Heavy dust accumulation; floors are dirty with significant debris; high-touch areas are not sanitised; strong unpleasant odours; rubbish bins are overflowing. |
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