Vehicle Wash Bay
Code: ANCMF-AU-I-VWB-01
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
Ensure the Vehicle Wash Bay is maintained in a clean, hygienic, and safe condition, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Remove all visible dirt, grime, and debris from surfaces.
- Sanitise all high-touch areas including taps and control panels.
- Pressure wash floors and walls to remove oil, grease, and other residues.
- Empty and clean rubbish bins, ensuring proper waste segregation.
- Ensure drains are free from blockages and clean.
- Wipe down and sanitise all equipment and fixtures.
- Inspect and clean all signage for visibility and cleanliness.
Method
- Begin by removing all loose debris and rubbish from the area.
- Use a pressure washer to clean floors and walls, focusing on removing oil and grease.
- Apply a suitable sanitiser to high-touch areas and allow appropriate contact time before wiping clean.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and clean the bins with a disinfectant.
- Check and clean drains, ensuring they are free from blockages.
- Wipe down all equipment and fixtures with a disinfectant solution.
- Inspect signage and clean with a damp cloth to ensure visibility.
Equipment
- Pressure washer
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths
- Sanitising solution
- Disinfectant
- Rubbish bin liners
- Cleaning trolley
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free from dirt, grime, and residues. No odours present. High-touch areas are sanitised and dry. Rubbish bins are empty and clean. Drains are clear and functioning. Signage is clean and legible. |
| Good | Minor traces of dirt or grime on surfaces. No strong odours. High-touch areas are sanitised. Rubbish bins are empty but may have minor residues. Drains are clear. Signage is mostly clean and legible. |
| Pass | Visible dirt or grime on some surfaces. Mild odours present. High-touch areas are mostly sanitised. Rubbish bins are not overflowing but have residues. Drains are mostly clear. Signage is legible but not entirely clean. |
| Fail | Significant dirt, grime, or residues on surfaces. Strong odours present. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Rubbish bins are overflowing or dirty. Drains are blocked. Signage is dirty or illegible. |
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