Recycling Area
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-RA-02
Government Building
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
NEN 2075
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic recycling area in a government building, ensuring compliance with Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Remove all rubbish and recyclables from bins and surrounding areas.
- Sanitise all rubbish bins and recycling containers.
- Sweep and mop floors to remove dirt and debris.
- Wipe down and sanitise all surfaces, including benches and tables.
- Ensure all signage is clean and legible.
- Check and clean any spills immediately to prevent slip hazards.
- Dust all horizontal surfaces to prevent accumulation.
- Inspect and clean any visible marks on walls and doors.
Method
- Begin by removing all rubbish and recyclables, placing them in the appropriate external bins.
- Use a colour-coded cleaning system to avoid cross-contamination, ensuring separate cloths and mops for different areas.
- Sanitise bins and containers using an approved disinfectant, ensuring all surfaces are covered.
- Sweep the floor thoroughly, then mop using a neutral detergent solution.
- Wipe down all surfaces with a disinfectant wipe, paying attention to frequently touched areas.
- Check for and clean any spills immediately using appropriate spill kits.
- Dust all horizontal surfaces using a microfibre cloth.
- Inspect walls and doors for marks and clean as necessary.
Equipment
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths and mops
- Approved disinfectant and neutral detergent
- Microfibre cloths
- Spill kits
- Cleaning trolley
- Broom and dustpan
- Mop and bucket
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust, dirt, and marks. Bins are sanitised and odour-free. Floors are spotless with no debris or spills. Signage is clean and legible. |
| Good | Surfaces are mostly clean with minimal dust or marks. Bins are sanitised with no strong odours. Floors are clean with minor debris. Signage is mostly clean and legible. |
| Pass | Surfaces have some dust or marks. Bins are sanitised but may have slight odours. Floors have some debris. Signage is somewhat clean and legible. |
| Fail | Surfaces are visibly dirty with dust and marks. Bins are not sanitised and have strong odours. Floors are dirty with debris and spills. Signage is dirty and illegible. |
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