Packing Area
Code: ANCMF-AU-I-PA-02
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Industrial
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic packing area in an industrial facility, ensuring compliance with Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all horizontal surfaces, including shelves and equipment.
- Sanitising of all work surfaces and high-touch areas.
- Mopping of floors with appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Emptying and sanitising of rubbish bins.
- Cleaning and sanitising of sinks and taps.
- Spot cleaning of walls and doors.
- Inspection and cleaning of air vents and filters.
Method
- Begin by organising cleaning supplies on the trolley, ensuring all items are colour-coded according to the cleaning area.
- Dust all horizontal surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
- Sanitise work surfaces and high-touch areas using a disinfectant spray and cloth, ensuring all surfaces are visibly wet for the required contact time.
- Mop floors using a damp mop and a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring no residue is left behind.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
- Clean sinks and taps using a non-abrasive cleaner, ensuring all water spots and stains are removed.
- Spot clean walls and doors with a suitable cleaner, focusing on visible marks and stains.
- Inspect air vents and filters, removing dust and debris with a vacuum or damp cloth.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- Colour-coded cleaning trolley
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Disinfectant spray
- Damp mop
- Rubbish bin liners
- Non-abrasive cleaner
- Vacuum cleaner
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and debris; floors are spotless with no residue; rubbish bins are odour-free and sanitised; no visible marks on walls or doors; air vents are clean and unobstructed. |
| Good | Minor dust on high surfaces; floors are clean with minimal residue; rubbish bins are clean with slight odour; few marks on walls or doors; air vents have minimal dust. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have some residue; rubbish bins have noticeable odour; several marks on walls or doors; air vents have visible dust. |
| Fail | Significant dust accumulation; floors are dirty with visible residue; rubbish bins are unsanitary with strong odour; many marks on walls or doors; 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