Weather Station
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-WS-02
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 maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the weather station facility, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all personnel and visitors.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all surfaces including desks, equipment, and window sills.
- Vacuuming of all carpeted areas and mats.
- Mopping of hard floors using appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Sanitising of high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and taps.
- Cleaning and sanitising of toilets and replenishment of supplies.
- Emptying and sanitising of rubbish bins and replacement of liners.
- Cleaning of windows and glass surfaces to remove smudges and fingerprints.
- Ensuring all cleaning activities comply with Australian workplace health and safety requirements.
Method
- Begin with dusting all surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture dust and allergens.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas using a HEPA-filter vacuum to ensure air quality is maintained.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral pH cleaner to prevent damage to surfaces.
- Use a disinfectant solution to sanitise high-touch areas, ensuring contact time as per product instructions.
- Clean toilets with a toilet-specific cleaner, ensuring all surfaces are scrubbed and sanitised.
- Empty rubbish bins, sanitise the interior, and replace liners.
- Clean windows with a glass cleaner, ensuring no streaks are left.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet the quality criteria.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket with wringer
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Disinfectant solution
- Toilet brush and cleaner
- Rubbish bin liners
- Glass cleaner
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and smudges; floors are spotless with no streaks; high-touch areas are sanitised with no residue; toilets are immaculate with no odours; bins are empty and sanitised; windows are crystal clear. |
| Good | Minor dust on surfaces; floors are clean with minimal streaks; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; toilets are clean with slight odour; bins are empty but not sanitised; windows have minor smudges. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have visible streaks; high-touch areas are partially sanitised; toilets are clean but with noticeable odour; bins are emptied but not sanitised; windows have visible smudges. |
| Fail | Heavy dust accumulation; floors are dirty with streaks; high-touch areas are not sanitised; toilets are dirty with strong odour; bins are full and unsanitised; windows are dirty with smudges. |
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