Picking Area
Code: ANCMF-AU-I-PA-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Industrial
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the picking area in the industrial facility is maintained to the highest cleaning standards, promoting a safe and efficient working environment.
Scope of Work
- Dusting all surfaces including shelves, equipment, and fixtures.
- Sanitising high-touch areas such as door handles, switches, and shared equipment.
- Vacuuming and mopping floors to remove debris and spills.
- Emptying and cleaning rubbish bins, ensuring waste is disposed of correctly.
- Cleaning and sanitising any shared workstations or desks.
- Ensuring all cleaning activities comply with Australian workplace health and safety requirements.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest points and working downwards.
- Use a colour-coded cleaning system to sanitise high-touch areas, ensuring no cross-contamination.
- Vacuum the floor using an industrial vacuum cleaner, focusing on corners and under equipment.
- Mop the floor with a neutral detergent, ensuring all spills and stains are removed.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and clean the bins with a disinfectant.
- Inspect the area to ensure all tasks are completed to the required standard.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths and sanitising agents
- Industrial vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket with neutral detergent
- Rubbish bin liners
- Disinfectant spray
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and debris; floors are spotless with no visible stains; high-touch areas are sanitised and free of smudges; rubbish bins are clean and odour-free. |
| Good | Minor dust on high surfaces; floors have minimal marks; high-touch areas are mostly clean; rubbish bins are emptied but may have slight odour. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have visible marks; high-touch areas show some smudging; rubbish bins are emptied but not cleaned. |
| Fail | Significant dust accumulation; floors are dirty with stains; high-touch areas are unsanitised; rubbish bins are overflowing or unclean. |
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