Australian National Cleaning Management Framework
Crime Lab
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-CL-01
Government Building
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995 ISO 14001:2015 EN 13549:2001 ISSA CIMS-GB NEN 2075:2011 Laboratory Daily Cleaning Standard Risk ISO Compliant
Objective

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the crime lab, ensuring compliance with Australian health and safety regulations and supporting the integrity of forensic investigations.

Scope of Work
  • Dusting of all surfaces including benches, shelves, and equipment.
  • Sanitising of workstations, benches, and high-touch areas.
  • Vacuuming of carpeted areas and mopping of hard floors.
  • Cleaning and sanitising of sinks and taps.
  • Emptying and sanitising of rubbish bins.
  • Cleaning of glass surfaces and windows.
  • Restocking of cleaning supplies and consumables.
Method
  1. Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
  2. Dust surfaces using microfibre cloths to capture particles effectively.
  3. Sanitise workstations and high-touch areas with approved disinfectants.
  4. Vacuum carpets using HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaners to minimise airborne particles.
  5. Mop hard floors with a neutral pH cleaner to avoid damage to surfaces.
  6. Clean sinks and taps with non-abrasive cleaners to maintain shine and hygiene.
  7. Empty rubbish bins and replace liners, ensuring bins are sanitised.
  8. Clean glass surfaces with streak-free glass cleaner.
  9. Check and restock cleaning supplies, ensuring all materials are stored safely.
Equipment
  • Microfibre cloths
  • Colour-coded cleaning cloths and mops
  • HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner
  • Neutral pH floor cleaner
  • Approved disinfectants
  • Non-abrasive sink and tap cleaner
  • Streak-free glass cleaner
  • Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentAll surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust and marks. No odours present. Floors are spotless and free from debris. High-touch areas are sanitised and free from smudges. Glass surfaces are streak-free. Rubbish bins are empty and sanitised.
GoodSurfaces are mostly clean with minimal dust. Floors are clean with minor debris. High-touch areas are mostly sanitised. Glass surfaces have minor streaks. Rubbish bins are empty but not sanitised.
PassSurfaces have visible dust and marks. Floors have noticeable debris. High-touch areas are not fully sanitised. Glass surfaces have visible streaks. Rubbish bins are not empty.
FailSurfaces are heavily soiled. Floors are dirty with significant debris. High-touch areas are unsanitised. Glass surfaces are heavily streaked. Rubbish bins 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
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