Boiler Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-I-BR-03
AS/NZS 3666:2011
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
NEN 2075:2011
Industrial
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To ensure the boiler room is maintained in a clean and safe condition, minimising hazards and ensuring compliance with Australian workplace health and safety standards.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all surfaces including pipes, ledges, and equipment.
- Sanitising of high-touch surfaces such as door handles and control panels.
- Mopping of floors with appropriate cleaning solution.
- Removal of rubbish and replacement of rubbish bin liners.
- Inspection and cleaning of ventilation grilles and air vents.
- Wiping down of walls and equipment exteriors to remove grime and stains.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring colour-coded cleaning systems are used to prevent cross-contamination.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest points and working downwards.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with an approved disinfectant, allowing appropriate contact time as per product instructions.
- Mop the floor using a damp mop and a suitable cleaning solution, ensuring no excess water is left on the floor.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners, ensuring waste is disposed of according to facility protocols.
- Inspect and clean ventilation grilles and air vents using a vacuum with a HEPA filter.
- Wipe down walls and equipment exteriors with a damp cloth to remove any visible grime or stains.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths
- Approved disinfectant
- Damp mop and bucket
- Vacuum with HEPA filter
- Rubbish bin liners
- Cleaning trolley
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free from dust and grime; high-touch areas are sanitised with no visible residue; floors are spotless with no water marks; rubbish bins are empty and clean; ventilation grilles and air vents are dust-free. |
| Good | Minor dust on high surfaces; high-touch areas are sanitised with minimal residue; floors are clean with slight water marks; rubbish bins are emptied but may have minor residue; ventilation grilles and air vents have minimal dust. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; high-touch areas sanitised but with visible residue; floors have visible water marks; rubbish bins are emptied but dirty; ventilation grilles and air vents have visible dust. |
| Fail | Significant dust and grime on surfaces; high-touch areas not sanitised; floors are dirty with standing water; rubbish bins are full or overflowing; ventilation grilles and air vents are clogged with dust. |
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