Loading Dock
Code: ANCMF-AU-TH-LD-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
NEN 2075
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic loading dock environment at the transportation hub, ensuring compliance with Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Remove all rubbish and debris from the loading dock area.
- Sweep and mop the entire dock floor using appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces, including handrails and door handles.
- Dust and wipe down all surfaces, including ledges and equipment.
- Ensure all rubbish bins are emptied and cleaned.
- Check and clean any drains or water collection points to prevent blockages.
- Inspect and clean any signage for visibility and hygiene.
Method
- Begin by removing all visible rubbish and debris, placing it in designated rubbish bins.
- Use a broom to sweep the entire area, focusing on corners and edges.
- Prepare a mop and bucket with a suitable cleaning solution, ensuring the solution is appropriate for the surface type.
- Mop the floor systematically, starting from the farthest point and moving towards the exit.
- Sanitise high-touch surfaces using a disinfectant spray and cloth, ensuring all areas are covered.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, paying attention to ledges and equipment.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and clean the bins with a disinfectant.
- Check drains and water collection points, removing any debris and cleaning as necessary.
- Wipe down signage with a damp cloth to ensure cleanliness and visibility.
Equipment
- Broom and dustpan
- Mop and bucket
- Microfibre cloths
- Disinfectant spray
- Rubbish bin liners
- Protective gloves
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free of dust, debris, and stains. Floors are spotless with no residue. High-touch surfaces are sanitised and free of smudges. Rubbish bins are empty, clean, and odour-free. Drains are clear and functioning properly. |
| Good | Most surfaces are clean with minimal dust or debris. Floors have slight residue but are generally clean. High-touch surfaces are mostly sanitised with minor smudges. Rubbish bins are empty but may have slight odour. Drains are mostly clear. |
| Pass | Surfaces have some dust and debris. Floors show visible residue. High-touch surfaces have noticeable smudges. Rubbish bins are not overflowing but have odour. Drains have minor blockages. |
| Fail | Surfaces are visibly dirty with dust and debris. Floors are sticky or stained. High-touch surfaces are unsanitised. Rubbish bins are overflowing and odorous. Drains are blocked and not functioning. |
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