Australian National Cleaning Management Framework
Emergency Exit
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-EE-01
Government Building
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995 ISO 14001:2015 EN 13549:2001 ISSA Cleaning Standards AS 1851:2012 Daily Cleaning Standard Risk ISO Compliant
Objective

Ensure the emergency exit in the government building is clean, safe, and compliant with Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.

Scope of Work
  • Dust all surfaces, including ledges and signage.
  • Wipe down walls and doors to remove marks and fingerprints.
  • Sanitise handrails and door handles.
  • Vacuum carpeted areas and mop hard floors.
  • Ensure rubbish bins are emptied and clean.
  • Check and clean light fixtures for dust and cobwebs.
  • Ensure emergency exit signs are clean and visible.
Method
  1. Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
  2. Start by dusting from top to bottom to ensure all surfaces are free of dust.
  3. Wipe down walls and doors with a damp microfibre cloth and appropriate cleaning solution.
  4. Sanitise handrails and door handles using a disinfectant spray.
  5. Vacuum carpeted areas using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner.
  6. Mop hard floors with a neutral pH floor cleaner.
  7. Empty rubbish bins and replace liners as needed.
  8. Clean light fixtures with a damp cloth to remove dust and cobwebs.
  9. Ensure emergency exit signs are wiped clean and unobstructed.
Equipment
  • Colour-coded microfibre cloths
  • HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
  • Neutral pH floor cleaner
  • Disinfectant spray
  • Dusting tools
  • Mop and bucket
  • Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentAll surfaces are free of dust and marks; floors are spotless and dry; no odours present; emergency signs are clearly visible and clean.
GoodMinor dust on high surfaces; floors are clean with minimal streaks; no strong odours; emergency signs are visible and mostly clean.
PassNoticeable dust on surfaces; floors have visible streaks; faint odours present; emergency signs are visible but dusty.
FailSignificant dust and marks on surfaces; floors are dirty or wet; strong odours present; emergency signs are obstructed or dirty.
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
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