Warehouse Floor
Code: ANCMF-AU-I-WF-01
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 warehouse floor environment in compliance with Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Remove all debris and rubbish from the warehouse floor.
- Dust and sweep all accessible areas of the warehouse floor.
- Mop the floor using appropriate cleaning solutions and techniques.
- Sanitise high-touch areas and surfaces.
- Ensure all cleaning activities comply with relevant safety and environmental standards.
Method
- Inspect the warehouse floor for debris and remove all rubbish using a trolley and dispose of it in designated rubbish bins.
- Use a dust mop or broom to sweep the entire floor, paying special attention to corners and under shelving units.
- Prepare a mop bucket with a suitable cleaning solution, ensuring it is correctly diluted as per the manufacturer's instructions.
- Mop the floor systematically, starting from the farthest corner and working towards the exit to avoid stepping on wet areas.
- Sanitise high-touch surfaces such as door handles and light switches using a sanitising spray and cloth.
- Inspect the floor for any remaining stains or marks and spot clean as necessary.
Equipment
- Industrial dust mop or broom
- Mop and bucket with wringer
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths
- Sanitising spray
- Rubbish trolley
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | Floor is free of all debris, dust, and stains. High-touch surfaces are sanitised and have no visible marks. No odours present. Cleaning is completed efficiently with no disruption to warehouse operations. |
| Good | Floor is mostly free of debris and dust with only minor stains. High-touch surfaces are sanitised with minimal visible marks. No strong odours present. |
| Pass | Floor has some debris and dust, with noticeable stains. High-touch surfaces are sanitised but may have visible marks. Mild odours may be present. |
| Fail | Floor has significant debris, dust, and stains. High-touch surfaces are not sanitised and have visible marks. Strong odours are present. Cleaning disrupts warehouse operations. |
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