R&D Lab
Code: ANCMF-AU-I-RL-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
NEN 2075:2011
Industrial
Laboratory
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the R&D Lab is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, adhering to Australian workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces, including benches, shelves, and equipment.
- Sanitise all work surfaces and high-touch areas using appropriate disinfectants.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas and mop hard floors with a neutral detergent.
- Empty and sanitise rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
- Clean and polish glass surfaces, including windows and partitions.
- Ensure all cleaning is conducted using a colour-coded system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Check and refill hand sanitiser dispensers and soap at all sinks.
Method
- Begin by organising the cleaning trolley with all necessary supplies and equipment, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
- Sanitise work surfaces and high-touch areas with a disinfectant spray, allowing appropriate contact time before wiping.
- Vacuum carpeted areas using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to minimise airborne particles.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral detergent, ensuring no residue is left behind.
- Empty rubbish bins, sanitise the interior, and replace liners.
- Clean glass surfaces with a glass cleaner, ensuring no streaks are left.
- Check and refill hand sanitiser and soap dispensers as needed.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Disinfectant spray
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Neutral detergent
- Glass cleaner
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
- Hand sanitiser and soap refills
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust and marks; no streaks on glass; no odours; bins are empty and sanitised; floors are spotless with no residue. |
| Good | Surfaces are mostly clean with minimal dust; glass has minor streaks; no strong odours; bins are empty but not sanitised; floors are clean with slight residue. |
| Pass | Surfaces have visible dust; glass is streaked; mild odours present; bins are not emptied; floors have visible dirt and residue. |
| Fail | Surfaces are dusty and marked; glass is heavily streaked; strong odours present; bins are overflowing; floors are dirty and sticky. |
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