Mechanical Workshop
Code: ANCMF-AU-I-MW-02
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
AS/NZS 4801:2001
Industrial
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To maintain a clean, safe, and compliant mechanical workshop environment through effective cleaning practices that adhere to Australian standards.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all surfaces including workbenches, machinery, and storage areas.
- Vacuuming of floors to remove debris and dust.
- Mopping of hard floor surfaces with appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Wiping down of tools and equipment to remove grease and grime.
- Sanitising of high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and taps.
- Emptying and cleaning of rubbish bins.
- Cleaning of windows and glass surfaces to remove smudges and fingerprints.
- Ensuring all cleaning activities are performed using colour-coded cleaning systems to prevent cross-contamination.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest points and working downwards.
- Vacuum the floors using an industrial vacuum cleaner, paying special attention to corners and under equipment.
- Mop the floors with a suitable detergent, ensuring no residue is left behind.
- Wipe down tools and equipment with a degreasing agent, followed by a sanitising solution.
- Sanitise high-touch areas using a disinfectant spray and cloth.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and clean the bins with a disinfectant.
- Clean windows and glass surfaces with a glass cleaner and squeegee.
Equipment
- Industrial vacuum cleaner
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Mops and buckets (colour-coded)
- Cleaning trolley
- Degreasing agents
- Sanitising solutions
- Disinfectant sprays
- Glass cleaner and squeegee
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and debris. Floors are spotless with no visible marks or residue. Tools and equipment are grease-free and sanitised. High-touch areas are disinfected with no visible smudges. Windows and glass surfaces are crystal clear. |
| Good | Minor dust on surfaces. Floors have minimal marks. Tools and equipment are mostly clean with slight grease. High-touch areas are mostly disinfected. Windows and glass have minor smudges. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces. Floors have visible marks. Tools and equipment have visible grease. High-touch areas are inconsistently disinfected. Windows and glass have visible smudges. |
| Fail | Heavy dust accumulation. Floors are dirty with significant marks. Tools and equipment are greasy. High-touch areas are not disinfected. Windows and glass are dirty. |
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