Australian National Cleaning Management Framework
Pathology Lab
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-PL-01
Government Building
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995 ISO 14001:2015 EN 13549:2001 ISSA Cleaning Standards AS/NZS 3666:2011 AS 1851:2012 Laboratory Daily Cleaning Standard Risk ISO Compliant
Objective

Ensure the highest level of cleanliness and hygiene in the pathology lab of a government building, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and infection control guidelines.

Scope of Work
  • Dusting all surfaces including benches, shelves, and equipment.
  • Sanitising work surfaces, benches, and high-touch areas.
  • Mopping floors with appropriate disinfectant solutions.
  • Emptying and sanitising rubbish bins.
  • Cleaning and sanitising sinks and taps.
  • Vacuuming any carpeted areas with HEPA-filtered vacuum.
  • Cleaning glass surfaces and windows.
  • Ensuring all cleaning supplies are replenished and stored correctly.
Method
  1. Begin by donning appropriate PPE including gloves and masks.
  2. Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
  3. Dust all surfaces using microfibre cloths to trap dust particles.
  4. Sanitise all work surfaces with hospital-grade disinfectant.
  5. Mop floors using a two-bucket system to ensure cleanliness.
  6. Empty rubbish bins and replace liners, sanitise bin surfaces.
  7. Clean sinks and taps with disinfectant, ensuring no residue is left.
  8. Vacuum carpets using a HEPA-filtered vacuum to capture allergens.
  9. Clean glass surfaces with a streak-free solution.
  10. Check and restock cleaning supplies, ensuring proper storage.
Equipment
  • Microfibre cloths
  • Hospital-grade disinfectant
  • Colour-coded cleaning buckets and mops
  • HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner
  • Glass cleaning solution
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentAll surfaces are visibly clean and free of dust, stains, and smudges. No odours present. Floors are spotless and dry. Rubbish bins are empty and sanitised. All high-touch areas are sanitised and free of residue.
GoodSurfaces are mostly clean with minor dust or smudges. No strong odours. Floors are clean with minimal wet spots. Rubbish bins are empty but may have minor residue. High-touch areas are mostly sanitised.
PassSurfaces have some dust or smudges. Mild odours may be present. Floors are generally clean but may have visible dirt. Rubbish bins are emptied but not sanitised. High-touch areas have been wiped but not thoroughly sanitised.
FailSurfaces are visibly dirty with dust and stains. Strong odours present. Floors are dirty or sticky. Rubbish bins are full or have not been sanitised. High-touch areas are visibly dirty and 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
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