Cargo Areas
Code: ANCMF-AU-TH-CA-04
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
NEN 2075:2011
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To ensure the cargo areas of the transportation hub are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
Scope of Work
- Dusting all surfaces including shelving, equipment, and structural elements.
- Sanitising high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and control panels.
- Vacuuming and mopping all floor surfaces to remove debris and spills.
- Emptying and cleaning rubbish bins, ensuring proper waste segregation.
- Cleaning and sanitising loading docks and adjacent areas.
- Wiping down walls and partitions to remove marks and stains.
- Ensuring all cleaning activities comply with Australian workplace health and safety requirements.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture dust and prevent redistribution.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with a disinfectant solution, ensuring contact time as per manufacturer's instructions.
- Vacuum floors using a commercial-grade vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter to capture fine particles.
- Mop floors with a neutral pH cleaner, using a colour-coded mop system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and clean bins with a sanitising solution.
- Wipe down walls and partitions with a damp cloth and appropriate cleaning solution.
- Inspect all areas to ensure compliance with cleaning standards and rectify any deficiencies.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- Commercial-grade vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Colour-coded mop and bucket system
- Disinfectant solution
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Rubbish bin liners
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free from dust, debris, and stains. Floors are spotless with no visible marks. High-touch areas are sanitised and free from smudges. Rubbish bins are clean and odour-free. No visible dirt or grime on walls and partitions. |
| Good | Minor dust or debris on surfaces. Floors have minimal marks. High-touch areas are mostly sanitised. Rubbish bins are clean with slight odour. Minor marks on walls and partitions. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust or debris on surfaces. Floors have visible marks. High-touch areas are partially sanitised. Rubbish bins have noticeable odour. Visible marks on walls and partitions. |
| Fail | Significant dust or debris on surfaces. Floors are dirty with multiple marks. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Rubbish bins are dirty and odorous. Walls and partitions have significant marks and stains. |
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