Telecommunications Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-CO-TR-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Commercial
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the telecommunications room is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, supporting optimal equipment performance and workplace safety.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including equipment racks, shelves, and cable trays.
- Vacuum floors using a HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner to minimise dust particles.
- Wipe down all accessible surfaces with an anti-static cleaner 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 unobstructed airflow.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with colour-coded cloths and appropriate cleaning agents.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
- Vacuum the floor thoroughly, paying special attention to corners and under equipment racks.
- Wipe down surfaces with an anti-static cleaner, ensuring no residue is left behind.
- Sanitise high-touch areas using a disinfectant spray and a clean cloth.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and ensure bins are clean and odour-free.
- Check air vents for dust accumulation and clean as necessary.
Equipment
- HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Anti-static cleaner
- Disinfectant spray
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free from dust and smudges; floors are spotless; no odours present; high-touch areas are sanitised and dry; air vents are clean and unobstructed. |
| Good | Minor dust on non-essential surfaces; floors are clean with minimal debris; no strong odours; high-touch areas are sanitised; air vents have minimal dust. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on some surfaces; floors have some debris; faint odours present; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; air vents have some dust accumulation. |
| Fail | Visible dust on most surfaces; floors are dirty; strong odours present; high-touch areas are not sanitised; air vents are clogged with dust. |
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