Mechanical Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-MR-08
Government Building
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
AS/NZS 3666:2011
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To ensure the mechanical room in the government building is maintained at the highest level of cleanliness and hygiene, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including equipment, pipes, and shelving.
- Sanitise high-touch areas such as door handles and light switches.
- Vacuum and mop floors using a colour-coded cleaning system.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
- Wipe down walls and remove any cobwebs.
- Ensure all cleaning activities comply with relevant Australian workplace health and safety standards.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest points and working downwards.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with an appropriate disinfectant, allowing sufficient contact time as per product instructions.
- Vacuum the floor using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to minimise dust dispersion.
- Mop the floor with a neutral detergent, ensuring no excess water is left on the floor to prevent slip hazards.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and dispose of waste according to local regulations.
- Wipe down walls and remove cobwebs using an extendable duster.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket (colour-coded)
- Neutral detergent
- Disinfectant spray
- Extendable duster
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and marks; high-touch areas are sanitised with no visible residue; floors are spotless with no debris; rubbish bins are empty and clean; no cobwebs present. |
| Good | Minor dust on non-essential surfaces; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; floors have minimal debris; rubbish bins are emptied but may have minor marks; few cobwebs. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; high-touch areas partially sanitised; floors have some debris; rubbish bins are emptied but dirty; cobwebs in corners. |
| Fail | Significant dust accumulation; high-touch areas not sanitised; floors are dirty with visible debris; rubbish bins are full or dirty; multiple cobwebs present. |
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