Server Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-CO-SR-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Commercial
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the server room is maintained in a clean, dust-free, and sanitised condition to protect sensitive equipment and comply with Australian workplace health and safety standards.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including server racks, shelves, and equipment exteriors.
- Vacuum floors using a HEPA-filter vacuum to minimise dust particles.
- Wipe down all accessible surfaces with anti-static cloths to prevent static build-up.
- Sanitise door handles, light switches, and other high-touch areas.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
- Inspect and clean air vents to ensure optimal airflow and dust control.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths are used to prevent cross-contamination.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the top and working downwards to prevent recontamination.
- Vacuum the floor thoroughly using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to capture fine dust particles.
- Wipe down all surfaces with anti-static cloths, paying special attention to equipment exteriors and server racks.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with an appropriate disinfectant, ensuring contact time as per manufacturer's instructions.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and ensure bins are clean and odour-free.
- Inspect air vents for dust accumulation and clean as necessary to maintain airflow efficiency.
Equipment
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Microfibre cloths
- Anti-static cloths
- Disinfectant spray
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and dust-free; no dust accumulation on equipment; air vents are clear and unobstructed; no odours present; high-touch areas are sanitised and free of smudges. |
| Good | Minor dust on non-critical surfaces; equipment exteriors are clean; air vents show minimal dust; no unpleasant odours; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on some surfaces; equipment exteriors have minor smudges; air vents have some dust accumulation; slight odours present; high-touch areas are partially sanitised. |
| Fail | Significant dust on multiple surfaces; equipment exteriors are dusty; air vents are obstructed with dust; strong odours present; high-touch areas are not sanitised. |
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