Boiler Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-BR-02
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
AS/NZS 3666:2011
AS 1851:2012
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the boiler room in the aged care facility is maintained to the highest cleaning standards, ensuring safety, hygiene, and compliance with Australian regulations.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including pipes, ledges, and equipment.
- Sanitise high-touch areas such as door handles and light switches.
- Vacuum and mop floors using appropriate cleaning agents.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
- Wipe down walls and remove any cobwebs.
- Ensure all cleaning is performed using colour-coded cleaning systems to prevent cross-contamination.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used.
- Dust all surfaces, starting from the highest points and working downwards.
- Sanitise high-touch areas using a disinfectant approved for healthcare environments.
- Vacuum the floor thoroughly, paying attention to corners and edges.
- Mop the floor with a neutral detergent, ensuring no residue is left behind.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and ensure bins are clean and odour-free.
- Inspect the area for any remaining dust or debris and perform a final check to ensure all tasks are completed to standard.
Equipment
- Cleaning trolley with colour-coded cleaning supplies
- Microfibre cloths and mops
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Neutral detergent and disinfectant
- Rubbish bin liners
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are dust-free, floors are spotless with no residue, high-touch areas are fully sanitised, and no odours are present. Rubbish bins are clean and lined. |
| Good | Minor dust on non-critical surfaces, floors are clean with minimal residue, high-touch areas are mostly sanitised, and no strong odours are present. Rubbish bins are clean and lined. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on some surfaces, floors have some residue, high-touch areas are partially sanitised, and mild odours are present. Rubbish bins are lined but may have minor residue. |
| Fail | Significant dust accumulation, floors are dirty with visible residue, high-touch areas are not sanitised, and strong odours are present. Rubbish bins are not lined or 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