Cooling Tower
Code: ANCMF-AU-I-CT-01
AS/NZS 3666:2011
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Industrial
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the cooling tower is cleaned to the highest standards, maintaining hygiene and safety in compliance with Australian regulations.
Scope of Work
- Remove debris and rubbish from the cooling tower area.
- Sanitise all accessible surfaces to prevent microbial growth.
- Use colour-coded cleaning systems to prevent cross-contamination.
- Wipe down all external surfaces of the cooling tower.
- Vacuum any dust or particulate matter from surrounding areas.
- Mop floors around the cooling tower to remove any spills or stains.
- Ensure all cleaning activities comply with Australian workplace health and safety requirements.
Method
- Prepare the area by removing any visible debris and placing it in the rubbish bin.
- Use a trolley with colour-coded cleaning supplies to ensure no cross-contamination occurs.
- Apply a sanitising solution to all accessible surfaces, allowing appropriate contact time as per product instructions.
- Wipe down surfaces with a clean cloth, ensuring all areas are covered.
- Vacuum surrounding areas to remove dust and particulate matter.
- Mop the floor with a suitable cleaning solution, focusing on any stained or soiled areas.
- Inspect the area to ensure all cleaning tasks have been completed to the required standard.
Equipment
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths and mops
- Sanitising solutions
- Vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket
- Trolley for transporting cleaning supplies
- Rubbish bin
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and sanitised, with no dust or debris present. Floors are spotless and dry. No odours detected. Compliance with all relevant Australian standards. |
| Good | Surfaces are clean with minimal dust. Floors are clean with no visible stains. Minor odours may be present but are not persistent. Compliance with most relevant Australian standards. |
| Pass | Surfaces are mostly clean, with some dust or debris present. Floors have minor stains. Odours are noticeable but not overpowering. Basic compliance with Australian standards. |
| Fail | Surfaces are visibly dirty or dusty. Floors are stained or wet. Strong odours are present. Non-compliance with Australian standards. |
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