Receiving Area
Code: ANCMF-AU-I-RA-02
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Industrial
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the receiving area of the industrial facility is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, in compliance with Australian workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all surfaces, including shelves, ledges, and equipment.
- Sanitising of high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and handrails.
- Vacuuming and mopping of floors to remove dirt, debris, and spills.
- Emptying and sanitising rubbish bins.
- Cleaning and wiping down of walls and doors.
- Inspection and cleaning of entry mats and walkways.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture dust and prevent dispersal.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with a disinfectant solution, ensuring all surfaces are thoroughly wiped.
- Vacuum the floor using an industrial vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter to capture fine particles.
- Mop the floor with a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring all spills and stains are removed.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
- Wipe down walls and doors with a suitable cleaning solution to remove marks and stains.
- Inspect entry mats for dirt accumulation and clean as necessary.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- Disinfectant solution
- Industrial vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Mop and bucket with neutral pH cleaner
- Rubbish bin liners
- Cleaning trolley
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and marks; floors are spotless with no visible debris; high-touch areas are sanitised and free of smudges; rubbish bins are empty and sanitised; entry mats are clean and free of dirt. |
| Good | Minor dust on high surfaces; floors have minimal debris; high-touch areas are mostly clean; rubbish bins are emptied but not sanitised; entry mats have minor dirt. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have visible debris; high-touch areas have some smudges; rubbish bins are emptied but not sanitised; entry mats are dirty. |
| Fail | Heavy dust accumulation; floors are dirty with visible stains; high-touch areas are unsanitised; rubbish bins are full; entry mats are heavily soiled. |
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