Environmental Monitoring
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-EM-01
Government Building
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
NEN 2075:2011
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the Environmental Monitoring space of a Government Building, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all horizontal and vertical surfaces, including desks, shelves, and equipment.
- Sanitising of high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and taps.
- Vacuuming of carpeted areas and spot cleaning as necessary.
- Mopping of hard floors using appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Emptying and sanitising rubbish bins and replacing liners.
- Cleaning and polishing of glass surfaces and windows.
- Ensuring all cleaning activities are conducted using a colour-coded cleaning system 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 re-soiling of cleaned areas.
- Sanitise high-touch areas using appropriate disinfectants, allowing sufficient contact time for effective germ kill.
- Vacuum carpeted areas thoroughly, paying special attention to corners and edges.
- Mop hard floors using a damp mop and suitable cleaning solution, ensuring no excess water is left on the floor.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin surfaces.
- Clean glass surfaces with a glass cleaner, ensuring streak-free results.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet the required cleanliness standards.
Equipment
- Colour-coded microfibre cloths and mops
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Cleaning trolley
- Disinfectant and cleaning solutions
- Glass cleaner
- Rubbish bin liners
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free from dust, dirt, and smudges. High-touch areas are sanitised with no visible residue. Floors are spotless with no streaks or water marks. Rubbish bins are clean and odour-free. |
| Good | Minor dust or smudges on less than 5% of surfaces. High-touch areas are mostly sanitised with minimal residue. Floors have slight streaks but are generally clean. Rubbish bins are clean with slight odour. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust or smudges on less than 10% of surfaces. High-touch areas are partially sanitised. Floors have visible streaks or water marks. Rubbish bins are clean but with noticeable odour. |
| Fail | Significant dust or smudges on more than 10% of surfaces. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Floors are dirty with visible streaks and water marks. Rubbish bins are dirty and have strong odour. |
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