Public Address
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-PA-02
Government Building
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To ensure the public address areas of the government building are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors and staff.
Scope of Work
- Dusting all surfaces including podiums, lecterns, and furniture.
- Vacuuming carpets and rugs.
- Mopping hard floors.
- Wiping and sanitising all high-touch surfaces such as microphones, control panels, and door handles.
- Emptying and sanitising rubbish bins.
- Cleaning and polishing glass surfaces and windows.
- Ensuring all areas are free from visible dirt, dust, and debris.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture dust and prevent dispersal into the air.
- Vacuum carpets and rugs using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to ensure dust and allergens are effectively removed.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral pH cleaner to prevent damage to surfaces.
- Wipe and sanitise high-touch surfaces with a disinfectant approved by Australian health standards.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
- Clean glass surfaces using a streak-free glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet the quality criteria.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket with neutral pH cleaner
- Disinfectant spray
- Rubbish bin liners
- Glass cleaner
- Lint-free cloths
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free from dust and smudges; carpets are free from debris and stains; floors are spotless and dry; high-touch surfaces are sanitised and free from fingerprints; rubbish bins are empty and odour-free; glass surfaces are crystal clear with no streaks. |
| Good | Minor dust on less accessible surfaces; carpets have minimal debris; floors are clean with slight dampness; high-touch surfaces are mostly sanitised; rubbish bins are empty with slight odour; glass surfaces have minor streaks. |
| Pass | Visible dust on some surfaces; carpets have noticeable debris; floors are clean but damp; high-touch surfaces have some fingerprints; rubbish bins are not overflowing but have noticeable odour; glass surfaces have visible streaks. |
| Fail | Significant dust accumulation; carpets are visibly dirty; floors are wet or sticky; high-touch surfaces are unsanitised; rubbish bins are overflowing; glass surfaces are dirty and streaked. |
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