Data Center
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-DC-02
Government Building
daily
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
To ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the data centre of a government building, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all surfaces including equipment, racks, and shelving.
- Vacuuming of floors using HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaners.
- Mopping of hard floors with anti-static cleaning solutions.
- Sanitising of high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and control panels.
- Emptying and sanitising rubbish bins.
- Cleaning of air vents and filters to ensure dust-free air circulation.
- Inspection and cleaning of cable management areas to prevent dust accumulation.
Method
- Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Begin with dusting using microfibre cloths to capture dust effectively.
- Vacuum all floor areas with a HEPA-filtered vacuum to remove fine particles.
- Mop floors with an anti-static solution to reduce static electricity build-up.
- Sanitise high-touch surfaces with approved disinfectants.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners, ensuring bins are sanitised.
- Clean air vents and filters using appropriate tools to maintain air quality.
- Inspect cable management areas and clean as necessary to prevent dust build-up.
Equipment
- HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner
- Microfibre cloths
- Anti-static mopping solution
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths and mops
- Approved disinfectants
- Rubbish bin liners
- Air vent cleaning tools
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | No visible dust or debris on any surfaces; floors are spotless and free of static; all high-touch surfaces are sanitised and free of smudges; air vents are clean and unobstructed; rubbish bins are empty and sanitised. |
| Good | Minor dust on non-essential surfaces; floors are clean with minimal static; most high-touch surfaces are sanitised; air vents show minor dust; rubbish bins are empty but not sanitised. |
| Pass | Visible dust on some surfaces; floors show some static; high-touch surfaces are mostly sanitised; air vents have visible dust; rubbish bins are emptied but not sanitised. |
| Fail | Significant dust accumulation; floors are dirty or static-prone; high-touch surfaces are not sanitised; air vents are clogged; rubbish bins are full or unsanitised. |
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