Emergency Exit
Code: ANCMF-AU-R-EE-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Retail
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the emergency exit in the retail facility is clean, safe, and compliant with Australian health and safety standards.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces, including door frames and signage.
- Wipe down walls and doors with a sanitising solution.
- Vacuum and mop floors, ensuring no debris or spills are present.
- Clean and sanitise handrails and push bars.
- Empty and clean rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
- Ensure all cleaning activities do not obstruct the emergency exit path.
Method
- Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Start by dusting high surfaces and work downwards.
- Apply a sanitising solution to all touchpoints and allow to air dry.
- Vacuum the floor using a HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner.
- Mop the floor with a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring no residue is left.
- Inspect the area to ensure all tasks are completed to standard.
Equipment
- Colour-coded microfibre cloths
- HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner
- Sanitising solution
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean with no dust or marks; floors are spotless and dry; no odours present; all touchpoints are sanitised and free of smudges. |
| Good | Minor dust on high surfaces; floors are clean with minimal streaks; no strong odours; touchpoints are mostly clean. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have visible streaks or spots; faint odours present; some touchpoints show smudges. |
| Fail | Visible dirt and dust on surfaces; floors are dirty or sticky; strong odours present; touchpoints are visibly dirty. |
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