Machine Shop
Code: ANCMF-AU-I-MS-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Industrial
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the machine shop, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment in compliance with Australian workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dusting and wiping of all surfaces, including machinery, workbenches, and storage areas.
- Vacuuming and mopping of floors to remove debris and spills.
- Sanitising of high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and control panels.
- Emptying and cleaning of rubbish bins.
- Cleaning of windows and glass surfaces to ensure visibility and safety.
- Maintaining cleanliness of staff amenities including toilets and break areas.
Method
- Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Dust all surfaces using microfibre cloths to capture fine particles.
- Vacuum floors using industrial-grade vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters.
- Mop floors with a suitable detergent solution, ensuring no residue is left.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with an approved disinfectant.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners, ensuring bins are clean and odour-free.
- Clean windows and glass surfaces with a streak-free glass cleaner.
- Ensure all cleaning equipment is cleaned and stored properly after use.
Equipment
- Industrial-grade vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Microfibre cloths
- Mop and bucket with wringer
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths and brushes
- Approved disinfectants and detergents
- Rubbish bin liners
- Glass cleaner
- Cleaning trolley
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and debris; floors are spotless with no residue; high-touch areas are sanitised and free of smudges; rubbish bins are clean and odour-free; windows are streak-free. |
| Good | Minor dust on surfaces; floors are clean with minimal residue; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; rubbish bins are mostly clean with slight odour; windows have minor streaks. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have visible residue; high-touch areas are partially sanitised; rubbish bins have noticeable odour; windows have visible streaks. |
| Fail | Heavy dust accumulation; floors are dirty with significant residue; high-touch areas are unsanitised; rubbish bins are dirty and odorous; windows 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