Chemical Storage
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-CS-05
Government Building
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
NEN 2075:2011
Storage Area
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To ensure the chemical storage area in the government building is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and safety, minimising risks associated with chemical exposure and ensuring compliance with Australian workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all surfaces, including shelves and containers.
- Sanitising of floors and high-touch surfaces.
- Removal of rubbish and proper disposal of chemical waste.
- Inspection and cleaning of spill containment areas.
- Ensuring all labels and safety signs are visible and clean.
- Checking and cleaning of ventilation grilles and air vents.
Method
- Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture fine particles.
- Sanitise floors with a mop and appropriate chemical-resistant cleaning solution.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners, ensuring proper disposal of chemical waste.
- Inspect spill containment areas and clean any residues with suitable absorbent materials.
- Wipe down all labels and safety signs to ensure they are legible and free from dust.
- Clean ventilation grilles and air vents using a vacuum with a HEPA filter.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- Colour-coded mop and bucket
- Chemical-resistant cleaning solutions
- Rubbish bin liners
- HEPA filter vacuum
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free from dust and residues; floors are spotless and dry; no odours present; all labels and signs are clearly visible and clean; ventilation grilles are free from dust. |
| Good | Minor dust on surfaces; floors are clean with minimal streaks; faint chemical odours may be present; labels and signs are mostly visible and clean; minor dust on ventilation grilles. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have visible streaks; chemical odours are noticeable; some labels and signs are obscured by dust; dust accumulation on ventilation grilles. |
| Fail | Heavy dust and residues on surfaces; floors are dirty or sticky; strong chemical odours present; labels and signs are unreadable; ventilation grilles 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